Hey guys, once again the weekend got the best of me. Nevertheless, I managed to stay on top of all things pumpkin-related. Sorry I’m finally just getting to these recipes! Saturday’s recipe was a little make-shift recipe, but I’m super excited to make it again (and kind of proud of myself for the improv ingredients :P). So, let’s do some catch-up. Over the weekend, I had to study for a kinesiology test and (as always) I got hungry; but I was getting a little burned out on all of the sweet treats, so I decided to look for something a little different. I knew I probably shouldn’t make the Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow again, but I had just bought some cinnamon cereal and I had leftover nuts and Craisins from another recipe I made earlier in the week. So, I naturally got excited when I ran into this recipe by Live Better America. Yes, I had to make some changes, but it still tasted yummy. For the original recipe, click here. But here is my adapted version. **Also, because I knew it would just be me I halved the recipe.
Pumpkin Snack Mix
Ingredients:
1/8 cup of brown sugar
1/2 TBSP pumpkin pie spice
1 TBSP light butter (can also use spread)
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 cup of cashews
1/3 cup of chocolate chips
1/3 cup of Craisins or raisins
3 Cups Cascadian Farms whole grain cinnamon cereal (or Cinnamon Chex for gluten-free option)
To Begin: Grab a small bowl to mix dry ingredients, a large microwave-safe dish and another small bowl to melt butter in.
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Feel free to also throw in a pinch of nutmeg or ground cloves.
Mix well with a wisk.
In a small microwave-safe dish, place butter in microwave for about 30 seconds until melted.
Stir in vanilla.
Measure out 3 cups of cinnamon cereal into large bowl.
Add 3/4 cup of nuts (I didn’t have pecans).
Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture.
Toss until completely coated.
Add brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice mixture, stirring well.
Place entire mixture in microwave for 1 minute. Take out (be careful, it will be HOT), stir well, and put back in the microwave for another minute. Repeat this three more times (for a total of five times).
Stir well for one last time.
Throw in chocolate chips, Craisins and any other mix-in. I decided to add some chocolate almonds as well.
Mix it all up!
Spread mix evenly on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil and let cool for about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to a few days. Enjoy!
