No-Bake Churro Snack Mix – Sweet, Crunchy, and Easy to Make

No-bake churro snack mix with Honeycomb cereal is a mouthwatering treat that’s both sweet and crunchy! Crisp honeycomb cereal coated in caramel and cinnamon-sugar tastes exactly like you’re eating a churro. The best part? No baking required!

I saw this on Facebook a long time ago and copy and pasted the recipe. It’s been hanging out in the notes on my computer without a source or a title but I decided to try it anyway! And ooooooohhhhh buddy! This sweet cereal snack is irresistible! I cannot keep my hands out of it!

We have yet to go wrong when it comes to cereal snack recipes. Whether it’s a sweet snack mix like our coconut sweet Chex mix or a savory snack mix like our smoked Chex mix, cereal just makes a delicious snack!

Combine cereal with churro flavors, and you can forget about it! We are obsessed with churro flavors here at Oh Sweet Basil. Why is it so dang good?! If you haven’t tried our churro chex mix or our churro rice krispies treat, do yourself a favor and try them! This Honeycomb cereal churro snack mix now takes its place on our long list of churro recipes on the blog!

Ingredients for No Bake Churro Snack Mix

All you need is a box of Honeycomb cereal, cinnamon sugar and a few ingredients to make a simple caramel. Here is everything you’ll need…

• Honeycomb Cereal: subtle sweetness with loads of surface area for the cinnamon sugar to cling to
• Light Brown Sugar: adds sweetness and caramel-y flavor
• Unsalted Butter: combines with the brown sugar to make the caramel coating for the cereal
• Light Corn Syrup: helps make the caramel smooth and glossy
• Vanilla: adds flavor
• Baking Soda: helps the caramel be soft and smooth
• Cinnamon Sugar: adds that signature churro flavor and texture

The measurements and details for each ingredient can be found in the recipe at the end of the post.

How to Make Churro Honeycomb Snack Mix

Snack recipes should be simple, and this churro snack mix couldn’t be easier! We will make a simple caramel and then toss everything together. Here are the steps…

1. Prep: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the cereal into a large bowl.
2. Make the Caramel: Add the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil, then let it bowl for a full minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and baking soda.
   • NOTE: The caramel will bubble up just like in our buttermilk syrup recipe, so make sure your pan is big enough.
3. Combine: Pour the caramel over the cereal and toss to combine.
4. Make the Cinnamon Sugar: Sift the sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl then sprinkle it over the cereal and toss to coat.
5. Cool: Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared baking sheet and allow it to cool completely. Break the pieces up until bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container.
   • OPTIONAL: If you want, you can throw the baking sheet into the oven preheated to 350 degrees F and bake for 4 minutes. Toss the cereal and then bake for another 4 minutes. It will make the caramel a little crispier. I made it this way the first few times I made this recipe and then accidentally forgot to bake it one time and actually preferred it a little softer. It’s totally up to you!

The pictures below show the steps for this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card for all the details.

What is the Baking Soda For?

Baking soda may seem like an odd ingredient in the caramel, but it helps the caramel be more aerated. It helps the sugar crystals not crystallize creating a softer and smoother caramel.

When to Eat Churro Snack Mix

I can think of a million appropriate times to eat this churro snack mix because it’s right at all times. If you need a few specific ideas, it makes a great snack for movie night with the fam or for a gathering of teenagers at your house. It’s perfect for the holiday season and gifting to neighbors and friends. My kids love it when I have a batch ready for them as an after school snack, and of course it’s always a hit at parties or game nights.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

No Bake: I love that I don’t have to turn the oven on, especially in the summer. It just feels so much easier if something doesn’t need to be baked.

No Candy Thermometer: I know some people hear caramel and shy away because candy making can be so temperamental. You don’t need to worry about that for this simple recipe!

Irresistible Flavors and Texture: Cinnamon sugar, caramel and that crunchy Honeycomb cereal is a combination you’ll love!

Simple Ingredients: All the ingredients are likely items you’ll have at home already once you grab that box of Honeycomb

Timeless: This snack recipe is perfect any time of year!

Variations and Substitutions

If you aren’t a Honeycomb fan, you could use Chex cereal, Corn Pops, oyster crackers, pretzels or puffcorn.

I know some people have strong feelings against corn syrup, so if you’d rather not use it, try honey or agave nectar instead, though the flavor will be different.

Adding in chopped nuts, like pecans or almonds, would be amazing and I’m dying to try this recipe with a drizzle of melted white chocolate all over the top.

Storage Tips

Store this snack mix in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for up to 2 weeks.

Indulge in the flavors of a classic churro without having to turn on your oven with this delicious and easy no-bake churro snack mix recipe. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth on the go!

More Easy Snack Recipes:

• 5 Minute Reese’s Snack Mix
• Caramel Bugles
• Smoked Chex Mix
• Muddy Buddies

Watch How This Recipe is Made…