Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix (Easy Fall Snack Mix!)

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When it comes to festive snack mixes, it’s my time to shine. There’s nothing I love more than a super quick recipe that’s seasonal, portable, and fun to make with the kids. My daughter and I had so much fun making this Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix-measuring out the ingredients, snacking on caramel corn, it was even easy enough for her to make on her own!

Whether it’s back-to-school nibbles, a sweet fall trail mix for the ride to the orchard, or a festive snack to serve before Thanksgiving dinner, this cozy cinnamon Chex mix is the ultimate fall snack mix.

And if you’re looking for more seasonal Chex mixes, try my Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow, Christmas White Trash, or my Valentine’s Snack Mix.

Why You’ll Love This Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix

• No baking is involved (unlike other Chex mixes), and it’s ready in minutes. This is also a fun recipe for the kids to make!
• Made with Cinnamon Chex cereal, freeze-dried apples, and brown sugar-glazed nuts– it tastes cozy and sweet, just like warm apple pie!
• This recipe is perfect as a Thanksgiving snack mix, tossed into lunchboxes, or packed up as a sweet autumn trail mix for all those holiday road trips.
• The ingredients are easy to customize based on what you have in the pantry and your family’s dietary needs.

This snack mix also makes adorable gifts—scoop it into cellophane bags or mason jars for your next Friendsgiving, classroom party, or hostess gift.

Autumn Chex Mix Ingredients

• Cinnamon Chex cereal– The base of any good cinnamon Chex mix.
• Mini pretzels– Pretzels are a great palate cleanser between all the sweet ingredients.
• Roasted and salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) – You can swap these for sunflower seeds, unsweetened coconut chips, or any roasted, salted nut you like!
• Freeze-dried apple chips– I like dried Fuji apples or crispy reds, and I get the unflavored kind. Feel free to get the cinnamon flavored apple chips if you’d like!
• Caramel coated popcorn– I LOVE caramel corn in this Chex mix. It adds a coziness to the mix, and it goes perfectly with the dried apples.
• Cinnamon sugar glazed cashews or almonds– These add extra crunch and really drive that cinnamon sugar flavor home.

Instructions:

Step 1:

Break any large apple chips in half so they’re easier to snack on.

Step 2:

Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and gently stir until evenly combined.

Step 3:

Serve immediately or portion into small treat bags or cups for gifts, parties and road trips.

Variations and Substitutions For Fall Chex Mix

• Nut-free version: Use cinnamon Cheerios or apple-flavored veggie straws in place of the nuts.
• Make it sweet: Add mini white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered raisins for extra sweetness.
• Apple crumble mix: Toss in some granola clusters to make it feel like a trail mix version of dessert.
• No caramel corn? No problem—swap in kettle corn or sweetened puffcorn instead.

Is This Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix Gluten Free?

It can be! Here’s how to keep this autumn Chex mix recipe gluten free:

• Cinnamon Chex is gluten free ✔️
• Swap the mini pretzels for your favorite gluten free brand.
• Use Cretors caramel corn, which is certified gluten free.
• Double check the labels on your apple chips, nuts, and pumpkin seeds to ensure they’re gluten free and haven’t been cross contaminated during processing.

Storage

Store your Chex mix in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature. It will stay fresh and crunchy for up to a week!

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