Homemade Chex Mix
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Looking for an easy recipe for the perfect party mix? Check out this Homemade Chex Mix made with just 4 ingredients. You’ll love this sweet and salty mix.
Sweet And Savory Homemade Chex Mix
This is the easiest Homemade Chex Mix out there! Just pour Chex mix cereal, pretzels, M&M’s, and Cheerios into a big bowl and mix it up. If you want to try something new, swap the pretzels for salty peanuts and add other chocolate candies in lieu of the M&M’s. It’s a delicious mix that’s a hit every time.
And you can prep it in advance! Just mix it up and seal with plastic wrap to keep in the freshness. Leave out on the kitchen counter or in a room temperature pantry. When you’re ready to party, just peel off the plastic wrap and enjoy!
Love easy appetizer ideas? These recipes are perfect for any occasion: Black Bean And Corn Salsa, Prosciutto Wrapped Cantaloupe Skewers Appetizer, and Cranberry Brie Ritz Cracker Bites Appetizer.
How To Make Homemade Chex Mix
You’ll love how easy it is to make this Chex Mix. No baking involved!
Grab a big mixing bowl and your ingredients. Add 1 cup of each ingredient to the bowl: Chex cereal, Cheerios cereal, M&M’s candies, and pretzels.
Toss to mix together. And now it’s ready to serve!
Cooking Tips
- Use any variety of Chex cereal for this recipe. We used rice Chex
- You can also use salted peanuts in place of the pretzels
- Can prep this ahead of time, just seal the bowl with plastic wrap and set out on kitchen counter
Is It Cheaper To Buy Chex Mix Or Make Your Own?
In the long run, it is cheaper to make your own. You will need to buy multiple bags of ingredients at first, but then you can make many batches of homemade Chex mix, which saves you money.
What Kind Of Chex Is In Chex Mix?
Any variety you prefer! You can choose from rice Chex, corn Chex, and wheat Chex or any combination of the three. All are crispy and perfect with other Chex mix ingredients like candies and Cheerios.
How Long Will Homemade Chex Keep?
In a sealed, air tight container, homemade Chex mix can last 4-6 weeks. You can also freeze it in freezer-safe sealed bags for 4-6 weeks.
Can You Use Stale Cereal In Chex Mix?
It’s totally up to you! Plenty of people like the subtle crunch and flavor of stale cereal in their Chex mix.
What To Serve With Homemade Chex Mix
This easy appetizer would go great with other quick recipes like Air Fryer Frozen Bagel Dogs, Air Fryer Frozen Mac And Cheese Bites, or Sour Cream And Onion Dip. Something for every taste!
And if you enjoy this mix as an afternoon snack, try a yummy coffee drink to go alongside. We like Homemade Iced Coffee Latte Recipe, Turkish Coffee, and Cinnamon Dolce Latte Recipe for a little afternoon pick-me-up.
More Sweet And Salty Snacks To Try
Trader Joe’s Sweet Potato Fries In The Air Fryer
Air Fryer Fried Oreos With Crescent Rolls
Homemade Chex Mix
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Chex cereal any variety
- 1 cup Cheerios
- 1 cup pretzels mini size
- 1 cup chocolate candies M&M's
Instructions
- Grab a big mixing bowl and your ingredients.
- Add 1 cup of each ingredient to the bowl: Chex cereal, Cheerios cereal, M&M's candies, and pretzels.
- Toss to mix together. And now it's ready to serve!
Notes
- Use any variety of Chex cereal for this recipe. We used rice Chex
- You can also use salted peanuts in place of the pretzels
- Can prep this ahead of time, just seal the bowl with plastic wrap and set out on kitchen counter
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