Published 10/16/2021
Flavorful Chai Chex Mix
This chai chex mix is one of our favorite fall snacks. First off, who doesn’t love chex mix? It’s the perfect salty (but light) snack for any occasion. Who doesn’t crave a little something sweet every now and then. No joke, this chai chex mix is the prefect combination of salty, sweet, crunchy, and light. Get ready for the best tasty fall snack.
Ingredients for Chai Chex Mix
Just like every recipe, the ingredients are important. Chex mix is a tricky beast because there is an ingredient list to follow, but you can also tailor make it into the perfect combination of what you’d like. For all fall snacks we try to focus on fall flavors and spices. We used cinnamon flavored cereals and spice mixes for the perfect combination. If you are out of something, when in doubt find something that is cinnamon flavored and you’ll be golden.
Rice chex- it’s in the name, people. Don’t skip the chex in chex mix. It adds a light and crispy texture and it is the perfect ingredient that captures little bits of spicy and crunch. Cinnamon cheerios- you can’t go wrong with cinnamon Cheerios. If you are feeling adventurous, go ahead and try the apple cinnamon Cheerios. Coconut flakes- the coconut flakes add texture, healthy fats, and beautiful color to this chex mix. Almonds– oh baby, a chex mix wouldn’t be the same without a nut. We love whole raw almonds, but you can use whatever nuts are available to you. Pretzel sticks – the salty of this chai chex mix are these pretzel sticks. We went with sticks because they add a fun texture and shape to the mix, but you can use any type of pretzel. Salted butter– don’t skip the butter. The butter is the key to make your chex mix light and crispy. Brown sugar– we create a kind of syrup when we developed this recipe. The brown sugar is a part of the syrup that makes the chex mix light and delicious. Maple syrup– another delicious fall ingredient is maple syrup. Just a little goes a long way. Chai spices- they key ingredient to this chai chex mix are the spices. We highly suggest making our homemade chai spice mix, but you can use a store bought version if you want to. Kosher or flaked salt– oh baby, don’t skip the salt. It brings this recipe to the next level. Yogurt covered pretzels– you add the yogurt covered pretzels right when you take the chex mix out of the oven. The yogurt melts a bit and creates these delicious sweet chunks of chex mix that will blow your mind.
A Quick Look: How to Make Chai Chex Mix
Homemade Chex Mix Reminders
Homemade Chai Spices are KEY
Again, store bought chai spices are ok, but our homemade chai spices are so easy to make and they are the perfect combination for any recipe with chai spice. And? You probably have everything you need right now in your spice cabinet.
Ingredient substitutions are OK
Don’t fret if you don’t have everything on the ingredient list. Get in the zone and choose things you love. Below are some other great ingredient options you could go with.
Chocolate chipsRaisinsChocolate covered raisinsPistachios Any cinnamon ceral
Every oven is different
Believe it or not, every oven is different. Watch your chex mix and monitor how golden it’s getting. If it’s not crispy enough, toss and mix it longer.
Storage
Let your chex mix cool completely before storing it in a plastic airtight bag. You can store it on the counter for up to 2 weeks as long as it’s sealed properly. Give it as a gift. Give this chai Chex mix away as a a delicious fall treat to someone who deserves it. Store it in a mason jar and tie a cute little ribbon on it.
Freeze Chex Mix to Keep it Fresh
If you want your Chex mix to last a while, keep it in the freezer and it will last up to 3 months.
Our Favorite Fall Snacks
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Cups4 Ingredient Gluten Free Pumpkin MuffinsBaked Apple Oatmeal CupsApple Cinnamon Muffins
