Chex Mix Recipe

This classic Chex Mix recipe is crunchy, buttery, and has a hint of sweetness mixed in! It’s super quick and easy to make, as well! This snack mix is great for parties, as an after school snack, and more, so mix up a batch today!

When I’m sitting at home working on the computer or bingeing my latest Netflix series, I love having something to munch on. Sometimes I want something sweet; other times, only a savory snack will do.

This Homemade Chex Mix is a little of both! Pretzels, crackers, and nuts provide that savory, salty taste, while M&Ms and slightly sweetened cereal give you just enough sugary goodness to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Is Making Your Own Chex Mix Worth It?

Hey, I know these days you can run to the grocery store and pick up a bag of Chex Mix to snack on. But have you seen the price of groceries lately? Now, admittedly, buying all the ingredients you need for this recipe takes a little chunk of change, but you can make way more Chex Mix than what comes in those store-bought bags.

Overall, it’s not only cheaper to make your own Chex Mix, but it’s healthier too as you can customize it exactly to your taste buds and preferences.

Ingredients for Chex Mix

Gather the following items to make your own snack mix:

• Rice Chex
• Honey-nut Chex
• Corn Chex
• Small pretzels
• Mixed nuts
• Cheez-its
• M&Ms (I suggest plain M&Ms for this recipe, but you can try other flavors)
• Butter, melted
• Garlic salt

The exact amounts and detailed instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How to Make Your Own Chex Mix

This recipe is super quick and easy! You may have to bake in batches, though if you don’t have a large baking sheet.

1.  First, preheat oven to 300℉ and line your cookie sheet with parchment paper. Melt butter in the microwave and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all of the Chex cereals, pretzels, nuts, and Cheez-its. 
3. Next, mix the garlic salt with the melted butter and slowly pour over the cereal mixture, stirring with a wooden spoon to incorporate the butter mixture into the cereal mixture. 
4. Add the whole mixture to your lined baking sheet in one even layer and bake for 15-20 minutes. 
5. Repeat step 4 if all of the Chex mix mixture doesn’t fit in one layer on your parchment paper. 
6. Set aside the Chex mix to cool completely. Then transfer it to a large bowl and stir in the M&M’s before serving. Enjoy!

FAQs

Can I use cereals that are different from the ones listed in the ingredients?

Of course! Add in any combination of Chex cereals that you like. Make sure to keep the overall amount of Chex cereal the same– 6 cups total of cereal. 

How do I store Chex Mix?

Chex mix is best fresh or the same day it is made, however, it will last up to a week in an airtight container or bag at room temperature. 

How will I know when it’s done baking in the oven?

The mixture should be lightly toasted. You’ll know it is done when the mixture starts to turn light golden brown. 

What else can I add to this snack mix?

You can add anything you like to snack on! Here are some suggestions:

• Dried fruit- this provides sweetness and a chewy texture
• Goldfish crackers- sub these for the Cheez-its, or use both!
• Bugles- you can use these instead of corn cereal or in addition to it.
• Potato sticks- I love the salty crunch these provide.
• Pumpkin seeds- salted pumpkin seeds are my favorite!
• Bagel chips- I like the sea salt variety best.
• Rye chips- crunchy and savory!
• Chopped beef jerky- may be out of the ordinary, but a fun savory addition!

What else would you add?

Snack Mix Recipes

You need a good snack mix recipe for every occasion! Here are some other Chex mix recipes I’ve created:

This Cookie Butter Snack Mix is great all year round with sweet and salty ingredients like Chex cereal, pretzels, granola bites, fruit snacks, and raisins, all tossed in decadent cookie butter!

This Funfetti Puppy Chow recipe is a crunchy, colorful snack mix with a cake batter twist. This one is for your sweet tooth, with Chex rice cereal tossed in a confetti frosting-like coating!

Christmas Snack Mix is perfect for the holidays! It is filled with salty pretzels and crunchy candy and then covered in melted white chocolate. 

This Halloween Snack Mix combines salty pretzel sticks and Bugles, crunchy pretzels, and sweet Halloween candy favorites like candy corn for a fun, spooky treat!

Valentine Snack Mix is the perfect sweet treat to share this year! Salty crackers and sweet holiday candies are covered in a delightful brown sugar glaze.

Easter Chex Mix combines the crunch of the pretzels and cereal squares with the sweetness of classic Easter candies like Peeps and jelly beans.

More Ways To Use Cereal

You can use other cereals besides Chex in your baking! Here are some favorite cereal-based recipes:

• No Bake Peanut Butter S’mores Cookies
• Reindeer Chow
• Lucky Charms Bark Recipe
• Fruity Pebbles Cookies
• Pantry Cookies
• All the Rice Krispie Treats….

Do you like sweet or savory snacks? Tell us your favorite in the comments below!

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