Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Recipe for Any Occasion

By Valerie Ernesto in January 20, 2025 » Leave a review

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

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

This homemade Chex mix is ​​a little bit of both! Pretzels, crackers, and nuts provide that savory, salty flavor, while M&Ms and lightly sweetened cereals give you just enough sugar to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Is it worth making your own Chex mix?

Hey, I know these days you can go to the grocery store and buy a bag of Chex Mix to snack on. But have you seen the price of food lately? Now, it’s true that buying all the ingredients you need for this recipe requires a little bit of change, but you can make a lot more Chex Mix than what comes in those store-bought bags.

Overall, not only is it cheaper to make your own Chex Mix, but it’s also healthier since you can customize it exactly to your tastes and preferences.

Ingredients for Chex Mix

Gather the following items to make your own snack mix:

• rice chex
• Honey Walnut 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

Exact quantities and detailed instructions are in the recipe card at the end of the post.

How to make your own Chex mix

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

1. First, preheat the oven to 300℉ and line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the butter in the microwave and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together all the Chex cereal, 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 entire mixture to the lined baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
5. Repeat step 4 if all of the Chex mixture does not fit in a single layer on the parchment paper.
6. Set Chex mixture aside to cool completely. Then transfer to a large bowl and add the M&Ms before serving. Enjoy!

Frequently asked questions

Can I use cereals other than those listed in the ingredients?

Of course! Add any combination of Chex cereals you like. Be sure to keep the total amount of Chex cereal the same: 6 cups of cereal total.

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 slightly toasted. You will know it is ready when the mixture begins to brown slightly.

What else can I add to this snack mix?

You can add whatever you want to snack on! Here are some suggestions:

• Nuts: This provides sweetness and a chewy texture.
• Goldfish Crackers – Substitute Cheez-its or use both!
• Cornets: you can use them instead of corn cereal or in addition to it.
• Potato Sticks – I love the salty crunch they provide.
• Pumpkin Seeds – Salted pumpkin seeds are my favorite!
• Bagel Chips – I like the sea salt variety better.
• Rye Chips: Crispy and Tasty!
• Ground Beef Jerky – It may be out of the ordinary, but it’s a tasty and fun 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 Butter Cookie Snack Mix It’s great all year round with sweet and savory ingredients like Chex cereal, pretzels, granola bites, fruit snacks, and raisins, all mixed with delicious cookie butter!

This Funfetti Puppy Food The recipe is a crunchy, colorful snack mix with a touch of cake batter. This one is for those with a sweet tooth, with Chex rice cereal mixed with a confetti frosting-like coating!

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

This Halloween Snack Mix Combine salty pretzel sticks and Bugles, crunchy pretzels and favorite Halloween treats, like candy corn, for a fun and spooky treat!

Valentine’s Snack Mix It’s the perfect candy to share this year! Christmas crackers and candies are covered in delicious brown sugar frosting.

Easter Chex Mix Combine the crunch of pretzels and cereal squares with the sweetness of classic Easter treats like Peeps and Jelly Beans.

More ways to use cereals

You can use other cereals besides Chex in baking! Here are some of her favorite grain-based recipes:

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

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