Description
A deliciously crunchy and flavorful Pecan Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix combining pecan halves, gluten-free vegan pretzels, cornflakes, and a sweet maple pumpkin spice glaze, perfect for fall snacking or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 2 cups gluten-free vegan pretzels
- 2 cups cornflakes
- ½ cup apple-juice sweetened dried cranberries
Wet Ingredients and Spices
- ¼ cup vegan butter or coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C) to prepare for slow baking of the snack mix.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the pecan halves, gluten-free vegan pretzels, and cornflakes to evenly distribute these crunchy components.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the melted vegan butter or coconut oil, maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice until fully combined to create a flavorful glaze.
- Coat Dry Mix: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated with the pumpkin spice syrup.
- Bake the Mix: Spread the coated mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes at 275°F, stirring every 15 minutes to promote even crisping and drying of the snack mix.
- Add Cranberries and Serve: After baking, toss in the apple-juice sweetened dried cranberries to add a chewy, sweet contrast. Allow to cool, then enjoy immediately or store in a sealed container for later snacking.
Notes
- Use gluten-free vegan pretzels to keep the recipe both gluten-free and vegan friendly.
- Stirring every 15 minutes during baking is essential to prevent burning and to ensure even crispiness.
- Store the snack mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to two weeks.
- You can substitute dried cranberries with other dried fruits like raisins or chopped dates if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
