Summer is officially here, although you would never know it by looking at the weather forecast, and it’s time for me to get busy and make a few of the treats my grandkids love to snack on. I like to have snacks on hand that can easily go into a picnic basket or a back pack and are good pick-me-ups when energy levels drop (usually by the middle of the afternoon). It doesn’t get much easier than this recipe for cinnamon churro Chex mix. The hardest part of it can be finding the cinnamon chips in your local market. I stocked up last holiday season, and you can find them at King Arthur’s website. I found the recipe on a box of Chex rice cereal several years ago when I bought them to make our favorite holiday snacks. If you can’t find the cinnamon chips I bet the butterscotch flavor would be a tasty second.
- 9 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups cinnamon chips
- ¼ cup butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Pour rice Chex into a bowl. Set aside. Combine sugars and cinnamon in another small bowl. Set aside.
- In a microwavable bowl, or over hot water, melt the cinnamon chips and butter. Pour over the cereal and mix until evenly coated.
- Sprinkle with half of the sugar mixture. Toss to coat. Pour out the cereal onto a cookie sheet. Continue to sprinkle and toss the cereal with the rest of the sugar mixture.
My Family Digging for Clams on the beach at Seaside, Oregon
Playing on the Sand at Cannon Beach
Young Boys HAVE to poke a campfire with a Stick
The next time you are preparing for a drive to the beach, a camping trip, or just a walk to the nearest park mix up a batch of this yummy, crunchy treat. Kids of all ages will love it.
- Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix
This post is a part of Foodie Friday at Rattlebridge Farm
Hey this is great! I actually have some cinnamon chips ready to use. I like seeing the pictures of your family and the area where you live. It’s so funny how different the weather can be across the continent! 🙂 Hope you have a happy fourth! Thanks for the recipe!
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You are so right about the weather, Lyndsey. We never have predictably nice weather until after the 4th of July, but this year is going down as one of the wettest in Oregon history. It gets a little tiresome but we just go about our business despite the rain. I can take the cool days much better than heat so no complaints from me. The picture of my kids and me on the beach is one of my all time favorites.
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Cathy~t
You are so right about the weather and summer that begins after the 4th no matter what the calendar says! I complain about all the gray clouds and rain, but I can’t tolerate a lot of heat at all!
LOVED the photos with your kids (great looking family) and your grandkids (cuteness)! Your photo makes me want to go camping with mine…in a yurt or a cabin:)
Blessings,
Aimee
Beautiful family, Cathy! Looks like a great time. My snack loving family would love the churro chex mix. Adding cinnamon chips to the shopping list!
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Looks good… I could plow through a big ol’ bowl of this!
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That sounds delicious, and pretty easy to make.
Oh my those look yummy – anything with cinnamon. I think they are actually gluten free as well if you use rice chex!
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Come on down to the south and you’ll know it’s summer. Unseasonably warm with our high (in the mountains no less!) of over 100 forecast for the next two days.
Your grandchildren are adorable and I know they’ll love this mix. I know I could eat the whole bowl.
Sam
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This sounds absolutely delicious! I have 2 bags of the cinnamon chips in my pantry. I might have to make this! YUM!
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These look so good! I’ve never used cinnamon chips, but will need to purchase a bag this weekend.
~Judy
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I wouldn’t know how to dig for clams if my life depended on it. Great photos Cathy. I like this version of Chex snack. I’m a sweet/salty combo lover.
i love your family photos:) So cute! And this recipe sounds like my little ones would love!
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Your grandchild must love their time with you. I’m sure your mix pleases the whole family…I know it would mine.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted..Grilled Pork Chops With An Orange Ginger Sauce
Cinnamon and sugar…always has been a favorite. This would be great to take along on a hike or picnic…or just have the snack on!!
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looks good, i’d luv to try digging for clams
How clever to use these chef for such a great sweet snack! How do you like WP? I’ve got a new blog there, but not happy with it, so I never use it sadly.
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Cathy recently posted..Cinnamon Churro Chex Mix
What a fun treat, Cathy, you always have something yummy! My grand girlies are coming soon, I think they would LOVE this! Thanks!
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I never head this kind of treat before & what lovely pictures of you all on the beach!
thanks for sharing & I must make this lovely & tasty treat soon!
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A great snack! Thank you for sharing those lovely family photos too.
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Looks like a nice trip to the beach. I love the shot of the kid playing with the fire.
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Your family is adorable 🙂 This chex mix sounds great!
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What a fun time! It looks like you have a great family, Cathy ! It is very hot here now and we need rain badly. The weather seems to be kind of crazy everywhere. This is a yummy recipe and I bet those grandkids of your devour it quickly!
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These would be great to take to the beach! I will have to get the ingredients!
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This sounds perfect for a snack for grandkids! I have some cinnamon chips in the pantry! Thanks!!
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Hi! I printed this recipe off to make but couldn’t find where to add the 1/4 cup butter. Thanks! This looks really good!! Anxious to try it.