Description
This Gluten-Free Christmas Chex Mix is a festive and delicious snack perfect for holiday celebrations. Combining crunchy Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cheerios, gluten-free pretzels, peanuts, and colorful red and green M&Ms, all coated in a luscious vanilla white chocolate almond bark, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors with a delightful crunch. Easy to make and ideal for gift-giving or party treats, this recipe is sure to be a holiday favorite that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Christmas Chex Mix
- 2 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 1 ½ cups Cheerios Cereal
- 2 ½ cups Gluten-Free Pretzels (such as Snyder’s Gluten-Free twists)
- 1 cup Salted Peanuts (just salted, not seasoned)
- 1 cup Red & Green M&Ms Candy (milk chocolate or peanut butter)
- 16 oz. Vanilla Almond Bark White Candy Melts or White Chocolate Chips
Optional Decoration
- 1-2 Tablespoons Red and Green Sprinkles (nonpareils or jimmies)
- Flaky Sea Salt
Instructions
- Prep Your Station: Spread out a few sheets of parchment paper on a cookie sheet or counter to prepare for cooling the coated mix later.
- Combine The Christmas Chex Mix Ingredients: Set aside half of the M&Ms for decoration. In a large bowl, mix together the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cheerios, gluten-free pretzels, half of the M&Ms, and salted peanuts.
- Melt The White Chocolate Coating: Melt the vanilla almond bark or white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 20-30 second intervals. Stir well after each interval until smooth and fully melted, ensuring no lumps remain. Alternatively, melt using a double boiler on the stovetop.
- Drizzle & Stir: Quickly pour the melted white chocolate over the mixed cereals and pretzels. Stir promptly to ensure all pieces are evenly coated before the coating begins to harden.
- Spread Out, Sprinkle & Cool: Transfer the coated mixture onto the prepared parchment paper in clusters of varying sizes. Immediately sprinkle the remaining M&Ms and optional sprinkles on top. Allow it to cool at room temperature until the coating is completely set and firm.
- Serve & Store: Once set, serve immediately or store the chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- Hold back some M&Ms and sprinkle them on after coating to make the colorful candies more visible and vibrant.
- Add a few sprinkles for festive decoration; this does not affect flavor but enhances presentation.
- For extra decorative pretzels, dip 1/2 to 3/4 cup of pretzels separately into melted almond bark, sprinkle with sprinkles, and let dry before mixing with the rest. This step is optional and purely cosmetic.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
