Gluten-free Chex Mix

Name: Gluten-Free Chex Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 4 cups Rice Chex; 4 cups Corn Chex; 2 cups gluten-free pretzels; 4.25 box Almond flour crackers (✅ ); 1/2 cup butter ( melted); 2 teaspoon seasoned salt (✅ ); 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce (✅ ); 1 teaspoon garlic powder (✅ ); 1 teaspoon onion powder (✅ )

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Gluten-free Chex Mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crunchy cereal, pretzels, and crackers, all coated in a savory seasoning, makes for a highly addictive snack that everyone will love. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for a midday snack, this gluten-free mix is sure to hit the spot.

close up of gluten free Chex mix in a roasting pan

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Is Chex Mix Gluten-Free?

Not always! It is super important to read the labels of store-bought Chex mix before purchasing to verify if the ingredients are gluten-free.

We found it frustrating to find an option that was gluten-free yet still had flavor, which is why we knew we had to create a homemade Chex mix recipe.

Get ready to try this irresistible snack! It is a celiac friendly party mix that has all the traditional flavors you crave with ingredients you can feel confident serving.

It will be the number one requested gluten free snack mix around your home in no time!

Chex Mix Flavors

We are all about flavor. Like we said, we really wanted a mix that was flavor packed and this one exceeds all expectations. Best of all, you only skim the surface when making this recipe with our savory seasoning.

Be inspired to elevate the flavor with any of these Chex mix variations!

Spicy Chex Mix – add 1 teaspoon of chili powder to the savory seasoning blend.
Sweet Chex Mix – omit the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic and onion powder and instead add 2 teaspoons cinnamon and 2 teaspoons sugar to the butter.
Holiday Chex Mix – use the sweet Chex mix seasoning then add chocolate chips, M&Ms and chopped nuts as dry ingredients.

Chex Mix Ingredients

Chex – use a combination of rice and corn Chex or opt for only one variety. We like combining both for a fun mix of flavor.
Pretzels and Almond flour crackers – any gluten free pretzels and crackers will do! Simply swap in your favorite brand or use up all the 1/4 bags of crackers you have in the cabinet.
Chex mix seasoning – the butter, seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onion powder melted together adds the traditional flavors of Chex mix to this recipe.

How To Make

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

Combine the dry ingredients

In a roasting pan combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, and crackers.

Combine the sauce mixture

In a mixing bowl combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder then pour it over the Chex mix blend. Gently stir to combine.

Bake

Bake for a total of 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes.

Serve

Let cool and enjoy.

Serving Suggestions

Taking under an hour from start to finish, you’ll find yourself turning to this party mix when in need of a savory (or sweet!) snack to feed a large crowd. The hardest part will be keeping everyone’s hands from snacking until your guests arrive!

This gluten-free Chex mix recipe is great because it can be served year-round. Here are our top 3 favorite times to serve this snack mix:

Backyard BBQs
Birthday parties
Work potlucks

A quick tip if making this snack around the holidays is to consider wrapping and gifting to friends and family. After it completely cools, we will pour into festive bags, containers or mason jars then wrap with a bow. It makes for a delicious gift that gets everyone into the holiday spirit – even those that don’t follow a gluten-free diet.

Storing Instructions

Just like with our Chex Mix Muddy Buddies, storage matters! Always wait to store until completely cooled then seal in a Ziploc bag or airtight container.

Homemade Chex mix tastes best when consumed within 2-3 days of making. You can store at room temperature or in the fridge.

Most importantly, don’t forget about dividing the snack mix into snack or sandwich-sized bags then adding to lunch boxes as your kids head off to school or summer camps.

Recipe Notes & Tips

Add to a charcuterie board instead of breadsticks.
Always bake! The key to a crisp and crunchy Chex mix is baking for the full 45-minutes.
Make dairy free by using a vegan butter or swapping in coconut oil. The coconut oil is especially tasty if turning this snack into a sweet version.
Always read ingredient labels! We often get comfortable with gluten-free items and brands, but labels are always subject to change. It never hurts to recheck labels and is a best practice to teach kids as they start to become more comfortable cooking in the kitchen.
A single batch makes roughly 12 servings. Make a double or triple batch depending on the number of hungry guests you plan to feed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my Chex mix soggy?

Chex mix is meant to be crunchy so to prevent a soggy snack , remember three things – stir, bake, cool. By stirring the seasoning into the dry ingredients, you will prevent the buttery mixture from pooling on one side of the pan. By baking, you allow flavors to soak up into the dry ingredients and crisp to perfection. By cooling before storing, you reduce the likelihood of it turning soggy in the storage container. If you do end up with a soggy Chex mix, troubleshoot by baking for another 10-15 minutes to see if this will help turn it crunchy.

Is Chex mix healthy?

Store-bought mixes can be extremely high in sodium. By making Chex mix homemade, you have complete control over the amount of salt that you add to the recipe to turn this snack favorite into a healthier version.

What pan to use?

We always use a large roasting pan when making a large batch of Chex mix. It makes it very easy to stir without making a mess. You could also use a sheet pan if a roasting pan is unavailable. To make it easier to stir, spread the Chex mix across multiple pans.

Kids In The Kitchen

Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.

If you have been spending more time in the kitchen, then you might notice that this recipe bakes at a temperature lower than other recipes. Majority of recipes bake at 350°F or higher, but this recipe maxes out at 250°F. The reason is you want to cook Chex mix low and slow to create the craveable crunch.
The seasoning blend for Chex mix requires you to melt butter before adding in the other flavors. To melt butter, always use a microwave-safe bowl. You can place the entire stick of butter into the bowl if it fits or cut into chunks. Covering the bowl with a paper bowl and heating in 20-second increments (stirring in-between) helps to melt the butter while preventing it from popping all over the microwave.
Homemade Chex mix requires the cook to stir the snack mix every 15 minutes to ensure every last piece is crunchy. With the assistance from a kitchen helper, remove the pan from the oven. Holding one end with an oven mix, use a spatula to stir the mixture. Then, return the pan back to the oven and reset the timer to 15 minutes.

More Gluten Free Snack Recipes

CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.

The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.

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