How to make: HARVEST CHEX MIX

butterscotch chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: white chocolate chips

Dark chocolate adds antioxidants and reduces sugar.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Seeds are often less expensive and nut-free.

pretzels

🥗Healthier: baked crackers

💰Cheaper: store-brand pretzels

Baked crackers can be lower in calories.

seasoned salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a more natural flavor.

Preheat the oven to 275°F.

Melt the butter in the microwave in a medium bowl or measuring cup. Add the brown sugar and vanilla extract and whisk well until combined and dissolved.

In a VERY large bowl, add the Chex cereal, pretzels, and Bugles.

Pour the sauce over the cereal mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.

Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Divide mixture on the two baking sheets and spread in even layers.

Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Remove from the oven and allow it to cool. Then add it to a large bowl, along with the candy corn, pumpkins, and Reese's Pieces. Toss to combine.

Store in an airtight container.

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