Description
This Gluten-Free Christmas Chex Mix is a festive and delicious snack mix featuring a blend of Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cheerios, gluten-free pretzels, salted peanuts, and colorful red and green M&Ms, all coated in smooth vanilla white chocolate. Perfect for holiday celebrations, this easy no-bake treat offers a delightful combination of sweet and salty flavors with a crunchy texture that’s sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
For The Christmas Chex Mix:
- 2 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 1 ½ cups Cheerios Cereal
- 2 ½ cups Gluten-Free Pretzels (preferably 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, To Decorate:
- 1-2 Tablespoons red and green sprinkles (such as nonpareils or jimmies)
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Prep Your Station: Spread out a few sheets of parchment paper on a cookie sheet or your counter to create a clean, stable surface for cooling the Chex Mix.
- Combine The Christmas Chex Mix Ingredients: Set aside half of the M&Ms for decoration later. 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 vanilla almond bark or white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-30 second intervals. Stir well after each interval until the coating is smooth and lump-free. Alternatively, use a double boiler on the stovetop to melt the coating gently.
- Drizzle & Stir: Pour the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture. Quickly stir to coat everything evenly before the coating begins to cool and harden.
- Spread Out, Sprinkle & Cool: Transfer the coated Chex Mix onto the prepared parchment paper. Immediately sprinkle the remaining M&Ms and optional red and green sprinkles over the top. Allow the mixture to cool and set, forming clusters of varying sizes for texture.
- Serve & Store: Once fully set, enjoy the Chex Mix immediately, or store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Notes
- Hold back a handful of M&Ms to add after spreading the mix out, creating a prettier presentation by having some M&Ms visible on top.
- Add a light sprinkle of festive nonpareils or jimmies sprinkles for a colorful, decorative touch without altering the flavor.
- For extra visual appeal, dip ½ to ¾ cup of pretzels into the melted almond bark, sprinkle them with decorative sprinkles, and let dry separately before combining with the remaining mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
