Butter Crunch Trail Mix Recipe

Name: Butter Crunch Trail Mix
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Cheerios Cereal; 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal; 2 cups Vanilla Chex Cereal; 1- 1/2 cup Pretzel Sticks; 3/4 cups Cashews, Roasted And Salted; 1/4 cups Pepitas, Roasted And Salted; 3/4 cups Unsalted Butter; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce; 3 Tablespoons Honey; 1/2 teaspoons Coarse Sea Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Turmeric; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper; 1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder

Servings: persons

2 cups Cheerios Cereal
2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal
2 cups Vanilla Chex Cereal
1- 1/2 cup Pretzel Sticks
3/4 cups Cashews, Roasted And Salted
1/4 cups Pepitas, Roasted And Salted
3/4 cups Unsalted Butter
1/2 cups Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
3 Tablespoons Honey
1/2 teaspoons Coarse Sea Salt
1/4 teaspoons Turmeric
1/4 teaspoons Ground Cayenne Pepper
1/4 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Onion Powder

1
Line 2 large rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 250 F.
2
In a large bowl, combine the Cheerios, Honey-Nut Cheerios, Vanilla Chex, pretzel sticks, cashews and pepitas.
3
Toss to combine and set aside.
4
In a large saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, soy sauce, honey, sea salt, turmeric, cayenne pepper, garlic powder and onion powder.
5
Heat over medium and allow the butter to melt, whisking occasionally.
6
Once the butter has melted, remove from heat.
7
Pour the dry mixture onto the baking sheets and spread to cover the entire surface.
8
Drizzle the butter mixture on top of both batches and toss so that all of the ingredients are evenly coated.
9
Place both baking sheets in the oven (one on the top rack, one on the bottom rack).
10
Bake at 250 F for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until all of the liquid has been absorbed.
11
Every 15 minutes give each batch a stir, and rotate the baking sheets halfway through baking time.
12
When done remove pans from oven, set them on a rack and let the mix cool completely.
13
Store at room temperature for 1 week.
14
Enjoy!

1158

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups Cheerios Cereal, 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios Cereal, 2 cups Vanilla Chex Cereal, 1- 1/2 cup Pretzel Sticks, and more.

Yes, Butter Crunch Trail Mix falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Butter Crunch Trail Mix

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