18 Best Fall Chex Mix Recipes for Snacking

Fall means football season, cozy movie nights, and that irresistible urge to snack on something crunchy while wrapped in your favorite blanket. Sure, you could grab a bag of chips from the store, but where’s the fun in that? These 18 fall Chex Mix recipes transform the classic snack mix into something that screams autumn comfort.

I’m talking pumpkin spice versions that don’t make you roll your eyes, maple-glazed combinations that taste like liquid gold, and spicy variations that’ll warm you up faster than your thermostat. Whether you’re hosting a harvest party or just want something better than stale pretzels during your Netflix binge, these recipes deliver big flavor with minimal effort.

Ready to turn your kitchen into a fall snack paradise? Let’s get mixing.

1. Classic Pumpkin Spice Chex Mix

Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin spice, and this version actually tastes like autumn instead of artificial everything. The secret? Real pumpkin puree mixed into the butter coating.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups mixed nuts
• 2 cups bite-sized pretzels
• 2 cups oyster crackers
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoons seasoned salt
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 250°F and spread everything except the butter mixture on a large baking sheet.
2. Mix melted butter with pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and cayenne in a small bowl.
3. Drizzle the pumpkin butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss until everything’s evenly coated.
4. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Spread on paper towels to cool completely.

Why You’ll Love It

This isn’t your basic pumpkin spice disaster—the real pumpkin adds depth while the cayenne gives it a gentle kick. Plus, your house will smell like a fall festival threw up in the best possible way.

2. Maple Bacon Chex Mix

Combining maple syrup with bacon bits creates a sweet-savory situation that’s borderline addictive. Fair warning: hide this from yourself or you’ll eat the entire batch.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups small pretzels
• 2 cups mixed nuts
• 1 cup bacon bits (real ones, not the fake stuff)
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste

 

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat oven to 250°F and combine all dry ingredients on a rimmed baking sheet.
2. Whisk melted butter with maple syrup, smoked paprika, and garlic powder until smooth.
3. Pour the maple mixture over the cereal blend and toss thoroughly.
4. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Season with salt while warm and cool completely on paper towels.

Why You’ll Love It

The maple syrup caramelizes slightly during baking, creating little pockets of sweet perfection. The bacon bits add that smoky crunch that makes this mix disappear faster than your motivation on Monday mornings.

3. Apple Cinnamon Chex Mix

This recipe captures all those cozy apple pie vibes without the hassle of actual pie-making. The dried apple chips get perfectly crispy in the oven.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Apple Cinnamon Chex cereal
• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups dried apple chips, broken into pieces
• 2 cups cinnamon graham crackers, broken up
• 1 cup pecans
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and mix all dry ingredients on a large baking sheet.
2. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a bowl.
3. Drizzle the cinnamon mixture over everything and toss until coated.
4. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes.
5. Cool completely before storing.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s like eating apple pie in convenient, mess-free form. The graham crackers add a sweet crunch that pairs perfectly with the tart apple pieces.

4. Cranberry Orange Chex Mix

Tart cranberries meet bright orange zest in this mix that tastes like fall decided to get fancy. The orange zest makes all the difference here.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups oyster crackers
• 1 cup almonds
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• Zest of 2 oranges
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Set oven to 250°F and spread cereal, crackers, and almonds on a baking sheet.
2. Mix melted butter with orange zest, orange juice, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour over the cereal mixture and toss well.
4. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Add dried cranberries in the last 10 minutes so they don’t get too crispy.
6. Cool on paper towels.

Why You’ll Love It

The citrus brightens up the usual heavy fall flavors, and the thyme adds an unexpected herbal note that’s surprisingly addictive. It’s sophisticated enough for grown-up parties but fun enough for movie night.

5. Caramel Apple Chex Mix

This sweet version tastes like caramel apples without the sticky mess. The caramel sauce coating creates clusters that’ll have you fighting over the last handful.

Ingredients

• 6 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups freeze-dried apples
• 2 cups caramel corn
• 1 cup peanuts
• ½ cup caramel sauce, warmed
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 200°F (yes, lower temperature for this one).
2. Combine warm caramel sauce with melted butter, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Mix cereal, freeze-dried apples, caramel corn, and peanuts in a large bowl.
4. Pour caramel mixture over everything and stir until coated.
5. Spread on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake 30 minutes, stirring once.
6. Cool completely before breaking apart any large clusters.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s basically candy, but we’re calling it a snack mix so we feel better about ourselves. The freeze-dried apples rehydrate slightly from the caramel, giving you little bursts of apple flavor.

6. Harvest Herb Chex Mix

When you want something savory that screams “sophisticated adult,” this herb-loaded version delivers. The fresh rosemary makes your kitchen smell like a fancy restaurant.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups mixed nuts
• 2 cups small pretzels
• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat oven to 250°F and combine dry ingredients on a baking sheet.
2. Mix melted butter with fresh herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
3. Drizzle herb butter over the mixture and toss thoroughly.
4. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Cool completely on paper towels.

Why You’ll Love It

The fresh herbs elevate this from basic snack mix to something you’d proudly serve at a dinner party. Plus, pumpkin seeds add that perfect fall touch and extra crunch.

7. Spiced Chai Chex Mix

All the warm spices of your favorite chai latte, but in crunchy form. The cardamom is what makes this recipe special—don’t skip it.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups vanilla wafers, broken
• 1 cup cashews
• 1 cup dried dates, chopped
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ginger
• ¼ teaspoon cloves
• ½ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and spread cereal, wafers, and cashews on a baking sheet.
2. Whisk melted butter with honey, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt.
3. Pour spice mixture over everything and toss well.
4. Bake 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Add chopped dates in the last 15 minutes of baking.
6. Cool completely before storing.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s like drinking chai tea, but with way more satisfying crunch. The dates add natural sweetness that pairs beautifully with all those warming spices.

8. Buffalo Ranch Chex Mix

For those who like their fall snacks with a kick, this spicy version brings the heat. The ranch seasoning cools things down just enough to keep you coming back.

Ingredients

• 5 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups oyster crackers
• 1 cup peanuts
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Set oven to 250°F and combine cereal, crackers, and peanuts on a baking sheet.
2. Mix buffalo sauce with melted butter, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder.
3. Pour buffalo mixture over everything and toss until evenly coated.
4. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Cool on paper towels and prepare for addiction.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s got that perfect balance of spicy and cooling that makes buffalo wings so irresistible. Plus, no messy fingers—just pure buffalo flavor in snackable form.

9. Pecan Pie Chex Mix

This sweet version captures all the flavors of pecan pie without the fuss of making actual pie. The corn syrup creates those signature sticky-sweet clusters.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups pecan halves
• 2 cups vanilla wafers, broken
• ¼ cup corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and spread cereal, pecans, and wafer pieces on a baking sheet.
2. Heat corn syrup, butter, and brown sugar in a small saucepan until bubbling.
3. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and cinnamon.
4. Pour hot mixture over cereal blend and toss quickly.
5. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Cool completely on parchment paper.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s basically pecan pie you can eat with your hands. The corn syrup coating gets perfectly caramelized, and those pecans taste like they came straight from grandma’s pie.

10. Sweet Potato Marshmallow Chex Mix

Inspired by the classic Thanksgiving side dish, this mix combines sweet potato chips with mini marshmallows for maximum nostalgia.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups sweet potato chips, broken into pieces
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup walnuts
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat oven to 250°F and combine cereal, sweet potato chips, and walnuts on a baking sheet.
2. Whisk melted butter with maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Drizzle over the mixture and toss well.
4. Bake 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Add mini marshmallows in the last 5 minutes so they just start to puff.
6. Cool completely before storing.

Why You’ll Love It

The sweet potato chips add that signature earthy sweetness, while the marshmallows get slightly toasted for that campfire vibe. It’s Thanksgiving dinner in snack form.

11. Apple Cider Donut Chex Mix

This recipe tastes exactly like those apple cider donuts you get at the orchard, but in convenient mix form. The apple cider powder is the secret ingredient.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Apple Cinnamon Chex cereal
• 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups mini donuts, broken into pieces
• 1 cup pecans
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons apple cider powder (or 2 tbsp apple juice concentrate)
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and spread cereal, donut pieces, and pecans on a baking sheet.
2. Mix melted butter with apple cider powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Pour over everything and toss until coated.
4. Bake 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Cool completely on paper towels.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s like taking a bite of fall itself. The apple cider powder gives it that concentrated apple flavor that tastes like liquid autumn sunshine.

12. Salted Caramel Pretzel Chex Mix

Sweet meets salty in this addictive combination. The sea salt on top makes each bite pop with flavor contrast.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 3 cups pretzel sticks
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• ½ cup caramel bits
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Coarse sea salt for sprinkling

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Set oven to 250°F and combine cereal, pretzels, and nuts on a baking sheet.
2. Heat butter and brown sugar until sugar dissolves, then stir in vanilla.
3. Pour over the mixture and toss well.
4. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Sprinkle caramel bits over hot mix and let them melt slightly.
6. Finish with coarse sea salt while warm and cool completely.

Why You’ll Love It

The pretzels provide the perfect salty base for all that caramel sweetness. That final sprinkle of sea salt makes every bite a perfect sweet-salty explosion.

13. Cinnamon Roll Chex Mix

All the flavors of weekend breakfast in snackable form. The cinnamon sugar coating gets perfectly caramelized during baking.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Cinnamon Chex cereal
• 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups cinnamon graham crackers, broken
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup cinnamon chips
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and spread cereal, graham crackers, and pecans on a baking sheet.
2. Whisk melted butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
3. Pour over mixture and toss until evenly coated.
4. Bake 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Add cinnamon chips in the last 10 minutes so they soften slightly.
6. Cool completely before storing.

Why You’ll Love It

It captures that perfect cinnamon roll flavor without any of the work. The cinnamon chips add pockets of intense cinnamon sweetness that’ll make you forget about actual pastries.

14. Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix

For when you want your fall snack mix to taste like dessert. The peanut butter chips melt just enough to create sticky, delicious clusters.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Chocolate Chex cereal
• 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups peanut butter crackers
• 1 cup peanuts
• 1 cup peanut butter chips
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon honey
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat oven to 250°F and combine cereal, crackers, and peanuts on a baking sheet.
2. Warm melted butter with peanut butter until smooth, then stir in honey, vanilla, and salt.
3. Pour peanut butter mixture over everything and toss well.
4. Bake 40 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Sprinkle peanut butter chips over hot mix and let them melt slightly.
6. Cool completely and break apart any large clusters.

Why You’ll Love It

It’s like eating a peanut butter cup, but in socially acceptable snack mix form. The peanut butter coating gets slightly crispy while the chips stay creamy—pure perfection.

15. Smoky Chipotle Chex Mix

This spicy version brings serious heat with a smoky depth. The chipotle powder gives it that perfect smoky kick without being overwhelming.

Ingredients

• 5 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups oyster crackers
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 1 cup corn nuts
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon chipotle powder
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon paprika

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Set oven to 250°F and spread all dry ingredients on a baking sheet.
2. Mix melted butter with chipotle powder, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and paprika.
3. Drizzle spice mixture over everything and toss thoroughly.
4. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Cool on paper towels and prepare for the heat.

Why You’ll Love It

The smoky chipotle flavor builds as you eat, and the corn nuts add extra crunch that holds up to all those bold spices. It’s perfect for anyone who thinks regular snack mix is too tame.

16. Brown Butter Sage Chex Mix

This sophisticated version tastes like fall in its fanciest outfit. The brown butter adds a nutty richness that pairs beautifully with fresh sage.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 2 cups oyster crackers
• 2 cups mixed nuts
• 6 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh sage leaves, chopped
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and combine cereal, crackers, and nuts on a baking sheet.
2. Brown the butter in a small saucepan until it smells nutty and turns golden, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add chopped sage to brown butter and cook 30 seconds more.
4. Stir in garlic powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
5. Pour brown butter mixture over everything and toss well.
6. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
7. Cool completely before serving.

Why You’ll Love It

The brown butter creates this incredible nutty flavor that makes everything taste gourmet. Fresh sage adds an earthy note that screams autumn elegance.

17. Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate Chex Mix

Sweet, spicy, and totally addictive. The white chocolate drizzle makes this feel like a special treat rather than just another snack mix.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 2 cups Corn Chex cereal
• 2 cups vanilla wafers, broken
• 1 cup pecans
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat oven to 250°F and spread cereal, wafer pieces, and pecans on a baking sheet.
2. Mix melted butter with pumpkin pie spice and salt.
3. Pour over mixture and toss until coated.
4. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Cool completely on parchment paper.
6. Melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil and drizzle over cooled mix.
7. Let white chocolate set before storing.

Why You’ll Love It

The white chocolate drizzle makes this feel fancy enough for gift-giving, but it’s simple enough for a Tuesday night craving. The pumpkin spice is perfectly balanced—not overwhelming.

18. Maple Walnut Chex Mix

This sweet and nutty combination tastes like liquid autumn. The pure maple syrup makes all the difference—don’t use the fake stuff.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Wheat Chex cereal
• 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 3 cups walnut halves
• 2 cups oyster crackers
• 5 tablespoons butter, melted
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 250°F and combine cereal, walnuts, and crackers on a baking sheet.
2. Whisk melted butter with maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Pour maple mixture over everything and toss well.
4. Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Cool completely on paper towels.

Why You’ll Love It

The maple syrup caramelizes during baking, creating this incredible sweet coating that makes the walnuts taste like candy. It’s simple but absolutely irresistible—perfect for when you want maximum flavor with minimal fuss.

There you have it—18 fall Chex Mix recipes that’ll make your kitchen the most popular spot in the house. From sweet treats that taste like dessert to spicy mixes that’ll clear your sinuses, these recipes prove that snack mix doesn’t have to be boring.

The best part? Most of these keep for weeks in airtight containers, so you can make big batches for parties, gift-giving, or just keeping yourself properly snacked through the season. IMO, having homemade snack mix on hand is basically a fall survival strategy 🙂

Pick your favorites, double the recipes, and prepare to become the person everyone wants to visit during football season. Your taste buds (and your friends) will thank you.