Best Pumpkin Snack Mix Recipes

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PUMPKIN SNACK MIX



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This yummy mix is so munchable, a bowl of it never lasts long. Feel free to use candy corn instead of the candy pumpkins-or a mix of both-if desired. -Shirley Engstrom, Genoa, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h25m

Yield about 5-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 quarts popped popcorn
4 cups Cheerios
4 cups Corn or Rice Chex
2 cups salted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 package (16 ounces) candy pumpkins

Steps:

  • In a large greased roasting pan, combine the popcorn, cereal and peanuts. In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup and butter; bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; quickly stir in vanilla and baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. , Immediately pour over popcorn mixture; toss to coat. Bake, uncovered, at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in candy pumpkins.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 223mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PUMPKIN SEED POPCORN SNACK MIX



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Take your snacking experience to a whole new level with this crunchy snack mix of sweet & spicy caramel coated popcorn and pumpkin seeds.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 cups unsalted plain popped popcorn
1 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250°F. Spray 17x12-inch half-sheet pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix popcorn and pumpkin seeds; set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat; stir in brown sugar and corn syrup. Heat to boiling over medium heat; boil 2 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper. Pour over popcorn mixture; stir to coat completely. Spread mixture in pan.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fat 1, Fiber 1/2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 100 mg

CHILE PEANUT AND PUMPKIN SEED SNACK MIX



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This addictive peanut-and-seed mix has "unbeatable summer snack" written all over it. It's got just the right amount of salty-spicy crunch to keep you reaching for another beer, and another handful, and another beer... -A.M.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons crushed chiles de árbol
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Toss 1 cup raw peanuts and 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons crushed chiles de árbol or 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1 tablespoon kosher salt to coat. Toast on a baking sheet in a 400° oven, tossing often, until golden brown, 5-7 minutes. Let cool.
  • Do ahead: Mix can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature. Makes about 2 cups.

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