Best 7 Spicy Cereal Mix Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creativity, it's time to add a dash of spice to the classic breakfast staple with our guide to crafting the irresistible "spicy cereal mix". Whether you're seeking a flavorsome twist to kick off your mornings or a sweet yet fiery snack to satiate your cravings, this article will ignite your taste buds and transform your cereal bowls into an explosion of flavors. From fiery habanero and red chili flakes to the warmth of ginger and cinnamon, we'll unveil a tantalizing blend of spices that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CHEX MIX RECIPE



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This Chex Mix recipe is easy to make and brings together all the crunchy, salty and delicious buttery flavors with a hint of smoky spicy goodness! It's the perfect snack for sharing!

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups corn chex cereal
3 cups rice chex cereal
3 cups wheat chex cereal
1 cup mixed nuts
2 cups mini pretzels
2 cups plain bagel chips
1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, ((3/4 cup))
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250ºF. In large bowl, add the corn, rice, and wheat chex cereals, mixed nuts, mini pretzels and bagel chips. Set aside.
  • Place the butter in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until the butter completely melts. Add the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, onion powder, chili powder, paprika and cayenne. Whisk together until combined. Pour the butter over the cereal mixture,
  • Pour the butter sauce over the cereal mixture and toss together until everything is evenly coated.
  • Spread the chex mix onto a large rimmed baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to make sure everything crisps up evenly. Let cool slightly before eating.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 35 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 591 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

SPICED CEREAL TRAIL MIX



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Two organic cereals bake with dried fruit and a touch of honey and spice for a delicious munchy snack.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Cooking spray
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon water
1 cup Cascadian Farm® organic multi grain cereal squares
1 cup Cascadian Farm® organic oats & honey granola
1 cup bite-size pretzel twists
1 cup dried cranberries or golden raisins

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In small bowl, mix honey, pumpkin pie spice and water.
  • In large bowl, mix cereal, granola and pretzels. Spray lightly (15 seconds) with cooking spray, tossing once or twice. Stir in cranberries. Drizzle honey mixture over cereal mixture; toss gently to coat. Spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g

CRISPY CEREAL MIX



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This great cereal mix is another version of the favorite crispy cereal party mix that everyone loves!

Provided by Tawny

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons seasoning salt
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup mixed nuts
1 cup mini pretzels
1 cup bagel chips
3 cups crispy corn cereal squares
3 cups crispy rice cereal squares
3 cups crispy wheat cereal squares

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Melt the margarine in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Remove baking pan from oven. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Gradually mix in the nuts, pretzels, bagel chips, crispy corn cereal squares, crispy rice cereal squares, and crispy wheat cereal squares. Evenly coat all ingredients.
  • Bake approximately 1 hour in the preheated oven. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.1 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 268.5 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SPICY SNACK MIX



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I've worked on the tiny details of this simple spicy snack mix recipe for years and years. My friends ask me to bring a batch every time I come over.

Provided by Veronica

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter, cut into chunks
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt (such as Lawry's®)
1 teaspoon onion powder
4 cups crispy rice cereal
4 cups crispy corn cereal squares
2 cups crispy wheat cereal squares
2 cups small twist pretzels
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  • Place butter in a 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on high, checking at 15-second intervals, until melted, about 1 minute. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, chile-garlic sauce, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and onion powder until well mixed.
  • Combine rice, corn, and wheat cereals in a large bowl. Transfer 2 to 3 cups cereal mixture to a separate bowl and pour about 1 ounce of butter mixture over top; mix with your hands until completely coated. Transfer cereal to a metal baking sheet, spreading into an even layer. Continue coating small amounts of cereal mixture with butter mixture and layering evenly on the baking sheet, using another sheet if needed; if too much is on the sheet, it doesn't get crispy.
  • Coat pretzels with the remaining butter mixture and add to the baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Stir cereal mixture and redistribute in an even layer. Return to the oven and continue to cook, stirring and redistributing every 15 minutes, until crispy and golden, another 30 to 45 minutes. Sprinkle sugar lightly over cereal mixture during the last 15 minutes; do not add it too early or it will burn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 667 mg, Sugar 3.9 g

SPICY SNACK MIX



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Spicy Snack Mix is a light, crispy concoction that's a favorite of Betty Sitzman and her family in Wray, Colorado. The nuts help to satisfy the "hungries", and you can make the mix more or less spicy to suit your taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h10m

Yield 22 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 tablespoon seasoned salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 to 1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
7 cups Rice Chex
6 cups Cheerios
5 cups Wheat Chex
1 can (12 ounces) mixed nuts

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, melt butter. Add the seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and pepper sauce; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine cereal and nuts. Drizzle with butter mixture; toss to coat. , Spread into two 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 117 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 314mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET 'N' SPICY SNACK MIX



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This yummy snack mix was concocted by our Test Kitchen. Chex cereal, cheesy snack crackers and mini pretzels are baked with a sprinkling of soy sauce, chili powder and barbecue seasoning. The mix is sure to spice up your next party or festive gathering. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups miniature pretzels
2-1/3 cups reduced-fat cheese-flavored baked snack crackers
2 cups Wheat Chex
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
3 cups Corn Pops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine pretzels, crackers and cereal. In a small bowl, combine butter, soy sauce, chili powder and barbecue seasoning; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in Corn Pops. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SPICY PARTY MIX



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When a recipe for a seasoned snack mix first appeared on the back of the Chex cereal box in the 1950s, people went crazy for it. Years later, a Google search for the recipe yields more than two million results for various riffs, from savory to spicy to sweet. Many call for tossing the dry ingredients with the wet, then letting the mix dry on paper towels, but baking it at a low temperature yields crisper, more flavorful results. Hot sauce gives this version a bit of a kick, but if you don't like heat, you can leave it out. View this recipe as a template to tweak as you see fit: Use crunchy, roasted edamame or green peas in place of the nuts, substitute Thai red curry paste or Sriracha for the hot sauce, or double up on whatever ingredients you like best. Keep the dry-to-wet ratios the same and you can't go wrong.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     snack, finger foods, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield About 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups rice, corn or wheat Chex or Crispix cereal, or a combination
2 cups any kind of lightly salted nut
2 cups small pretzels
3 cups add-ins, such as cheese crackers, rice crackers, bagel chips, sesame sticks or a combination
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon onion powder, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat to 250 degrees. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Combine cereal, nuts, pretzels and add-ins in a very large bowl. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave in 20-second increments, about 1 minute. (You can also do this in a small saucepan over low heat on the stovetop.) Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  • Add half of the melted butter mixture to the cereal mixture. Gently and thoroughly fold to combine. Add the rest of the melted butter mixture and stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Divide the mixture evenly across the prepared pans. Bake, stirring and switching racks every 15 minutes, until crisp and slightly darkened in color, about 1 hour. Cool completely on the pans on wire racks before serving (if you can wait that long). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Tips for Making Spicy Cereal Mix

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Choose cereals that are sturdy enough to hold up to the spices and coating.
  • Use a variety of spices to create a complex flavor profile.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different flavor combinations.
  • Adjust the amount of spices to your taste preferences.
  • Be careful not to overcook the cereal, or it will become too hard.
  • Let the cereal mix cool completely before storing it.
  • Store the cereal mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Conclusion

Spicy cereal mix is a delicious and versatile snack that can be enjoyed on its own or as a topping for yogurt, ice cream, or fruit. It's also a great way to use up leftover cereal. With so many different flavor combinations to choose from, there's sure to be a spicy cereal mix that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a tasty and easy snack, give spicy cereal mix a try.

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