Nut-Free Chocolate Chex Mix
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this irresistible Nut-Free Chocolate Chex Mix, a crowd-pleasing snack perfect for parties, school lunches, or an indulgent movie night treat. Featuring a combination of crispy Rice and Corn Chex cereals, salty pretzel twists, fluffy mini marshmallows, and rich mini chocolate chips, this recipe is free of nuts but full of flavor. A buttery caramel coating made with brown sugar, light corn syrup, and vanilla ties everything together before being baked to golden perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy, make-ahead snack mix delivers the ultimate sweet-and-salty crunch in every bite. Plus, it’s simple to store in an airtight container, so you can enjoy it throughout the week. Whether you're catering to nut allergies or just craving an addictive snack, this nut-free take on classic chocolate Chex Mix is sure to be a hit!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Pretzel twists
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Mini chocolate chips
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and pretzel twists. Set aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar, light corn syrup, and salt.
Step 4
Bring the butter mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, allow it to cook without stirring for about 1 minute.
Step 5
Remove the saucepan from heat and carefully stir in the vanilla extract.
Step 6
Pour the hot syrup over the prepared cereal mixture, and use a spatula to gently fold until all pieces are evenly coated.
Step 7
Spread the coated mix onto the prepared baking sheet and bake it in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Step 8
After baking, remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
Step 9
Add the mini marshmallows and mini chocolate chips to the mix, gently tossing to distribute them throughout.
Step 10
Allow the Chex mix to cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Step 11
Serve and enjoy your delicious Nut-Free Chocolate Chex Mix!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1007.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4057.3 |
| Total Fat 108.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 56.1g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 186mg | 0% |
| Sodium 6883.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 732.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 24.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 292.5g | |
| Protein 53.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 640.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1481.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 83.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 977.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories