Whether you're watching a movie, hosting a fall party, or simply craving something sweet, this Fall Snack Mix is fun to make. It's also so easy to customize. Feel free to swap in your favorite nuts or candies to create a mix that's your own.
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I love having something to munch on while we watch movies, and while I enjoy buttery popcorn, sometimes I want something sugary. Over the years, I have made many sweet mixes. Some of my favorites are peanut butter puppy chow, hot cocoa trail mix, and animal cookie muddy buddies.
This year, I went through my pantry looking for anything I could use. I found caramel corn, cereal, pretzels, candy corn, Reese's, potato sticks, nuts, and the cutest tiny cookies. This sweet-and-salty snack mix is a little bit of everything, all mixed into one large bowl of fall happiness.
Grab a handful (or two) and get cozy because once you start snacking, it's hard to stop.
Why You'll Love This Sweet and Salty Mix
- Sweet and salty goodness. The mix of caramel corn, pretzels, candy, and potato chips gives you the best of both worlds in every scoop.
- Packed with fall flavor. Reese's Pieces, candy corn, and pumpkins make this mix perfect for the season.
- Easy to make and share. Just toss everything in a bowl and you're ready to go. No baking required. Make it for parties, movie nights, or road trips.
- Change it up with your favorite mix-ins. The best part is that you can easily swap in your favorite nuts, cereal, or candy to make your own special blend.
Main Ingredients
Here are the ingredients for my fall snack mix recipe. I love the mix of sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy. Every scoop has a fun combo of different textures and flavors.
- Caramel Popcorn: Adds that buttery, sweet crunch that's hard to resist.
- Chex Cereal: The light, crispy base balances the sweet and salty flavors. I usually get Rice Chex, but Cinnamon Chex would be an excellent substitute for a touch of fall flavor.
- Pretzels: Give a salty twist that pairs with the sweets.
- Candy Corn: Because it's not fall without this sweet treat. If you are not a fan of candy corn, use white chocolate chips instead.
- Reese's Pieces: The colors in this candy are perfect, and it adds a peanut butter crunch.
- Mini Peanut Butter Cups: This year, I found mini Reese's pumpkins that were so cute and probably my favorite part.
- Potato Sticks: An unexpected addition, but seriously, the salty crunch totally works. We usually pick up bags at the Dollar Tree.
- Cashews: Add a buttery, nutty bite. I also think honey-roasted almonds or salted pepitas would taste fantastic.
- Itty Bitty Cookies: I found these tiny cookies at Trader Joe's, and had to add them because they were so cute. Another great option would be Cookie Crisp.
How To Make A Fall Snack Mix
This might be the easiest recipe you will make all fall. The hardest part is not eating it all while you are mixing.
- Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl or tray.
- Gently toss everything together until it's mixed.
- Store it in a sealed container until you are ready to dig in.
Ways To Enjoy It
- Movie Nights
- Fall Parties or Game Day Tailgating
- Afternoon Snacking
- Thanksgiving Weekend Road Trip
Storage and Gifting Ideas
If you live somewhere humid (hi, Florida friends), toss in a few extra pretzels right before serving to keep them crunchy.
- Keep the mix in an airtight container or Ziplock bag. The ingredients will stay fresh and crunchy for about a week, if it lasts that long.
- Scoop some into little jars or treat bags and hand them out to friends, neighbors, co-workers, or teachers. Everyone loves a sweet gift.
- Add a bow or fall-themed tag to make them extra cute.
BruCrew Tips and Variations
- Mix gently. Use a large bowl or tray so you have plenty of room to stir without crushing the cereal or cookies.
- Make it ahead. This festive treat is perfect for prepping a few days early. Just store it in a cool, dry spot until you are ready to serve.
- Change up the mixins. Use dried fruit, chocolate-covered pretzels, Bugles, Rolos, marshmallows, and Teddy Grahams. You can also try different chocolate chips, like white, maple, or cinnamon.
- Make it for the holidays. Replace candy corn and pumpkins with holiday M&M's and candy cane pretzel bark for Christmas.
- Nut-free version. Skip the cashews and Reese's and use M&M's and extra cereal.
- Chocolate-free. Swap the peanut butter cups for caramel bits or butterscotch chips.
More Easy Snack Mixes
- Candy Corn Popcorn
- Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies
- Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
- Chocolate Toffee Graham Clusters
- Candy Corn Snack Mix
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Recipe
Fall Snack Mix
Whether you're watching a movie, hosting a fall party, or simply craving something sweet, this Fall Snack Mix is fun to make. It's also so easy to customize. Feel free to swap in your favorite nuts or candies to create a mix that's your own.
Ingredients
- 2 cups potato sticks (3 ounce bag)
- 2 cups caramel corn
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 bag Reese's peanut butter pumpkins (7.6 ounce)
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup candy pumpkins (11 ounce)
- 1 cup Reese's Pieces
- 1 cup Itty Bitty Cookies
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl or tray.
- Gently toss everything together until it's mixed.
- Store it in a sealed container until you are ready to dig in.
Notes
- Mix gently. Use a big bowl or tray so you have plenty of room to stir without crushing the cereal or cookies.
- Make it ahead. This festive treat is perfect for prepping a few days early. Just store it in a cool, dry spot until you are ready to serve.
- Change up the mixins. Use dried fruit, chocolate-covered pretzels, Bugles, Rolos, marshmallows, Teddy Grahams, or different chocolate chips, like white, maple, or cinnamon.
- Make it for the holidays. Swap the candy corn and pumpkins for holiday M&M's and candy cane pretzel bark when Christmas comes. It's an easy treat that works year-round.
- Nut-free version. Skip the cashews and Reese's and use M&M's and extra cereal.
- Chocolate-free. Swap the peanut butter cups for caramel bits or butterscotch chips.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 28 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 379Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gUnsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 483mgCarbohydrates: 64gFiber: 2gSugar: 25gProtein: 6g
Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.
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