Gluten-Free Chex Mix - Easy Gluten-Free Snack Recipe (2024)

Gluten-Free Chex Mix is salty, crunchy, and totally addicting. Just like the original, only gluten-free!

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Today we’re feasting on Gluten-Free Chex Mix – YEEHAW!!! You guys, I’m dying. I don’t break out the caps all that often (HAHAHA YES I DO) but this time it’s for a good reason. The holidays have been saved thanks to Gluten-Free Chex Mix!

Ben and I both have fond memories of non-stop Chex Mix batches bakingin our respective Mom’s ovens over the holidays. Is this a Midwest thing? Ben’s Mom has always traded Chex cereal for Crispix and added Cheerios, while my Mom version called forenough Worcestershire sauce to sendan elephant into cardiac arrest.

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Literally, on thehand written copy of the recipe she’s had in a plastic page protector for 15+ years it says, “shake Worcestershire sauce on every 15 minutes while turning for Krissi.” Busted. What can I say, Chex Mix drenched in flavor completes me, and having to gogluten-free isn’t goingto stop me from eating it!

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Ok, truthfully this recipe kind of feels like cheating. Homemade Chex Mix is like, 75%gluten-free already and it’s so easy adapt the other 25% that I feel ba- wait no I don’t, you need this recipe in your life–Ben and I can’t get enough of it! And by “it” I mean the three batches I’ve made in the last two weeks. Forget the fragrance of cinnamon and cloves – seasoned salt, butter, and Worcestershire sauce signals holiday time to us.

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By the way, in an effort to give gifts that people can use/eat/drink this year, I’m giving away big mason jars of Gluten-Free Chex Mix for Christmas. Because come on – fuzzy socks, or jars of homemade Gluten-Free Chex Mix? No contest!

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Star with your cereal. Wheat Chex is NOT gluten-free so we’re ditching it and sticking with gluten free Rice and Corn Chex, plus gluten free O’s cereal. We loved this Nature’s Path brand – it getsway more crunchy in the oven compared to regular O’s!

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Add the cereals to the largest bowl you own, along with gluten-free peanuts. Peanuts can be difficult to find gluten-free (all nuts are naturally gluten-free but they can get cross contaminated when processed on lines shared with gluten-containing products.) That said, I like buying from Nuts.com or Planters unsalted roasted peanuts.

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Next, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine melted butter or Earth Balance Vegan Butter with gluten freeWorcestershire sauce (I like Lea & Perrins,) plus homemade seasoned salt which includes garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, and a pinch of sugar.Drizzle the mixture over the cereals then stir with a spatula until the cereals are evenly coated.

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Spread the mixture into a large baking dish like an 11×17, then bake for about an hour at 250 degrees, stirring every 15 minutes, or until the cereals are light golden brown. Last step is to stir in gluten free pretzels.

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Normally pretzels are baked right in with the cereal but GF pretzels don’t hold up well in the oven, which is why they’re stirred in at the end.

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Scoop the Chex Mix into an airtight container thenkeep within arm’s reachon the kitchen counter for 3-4 days, or pour into a bowl and let your family go to town!

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Gluten-Free Chex Mix is salty, crunchy, and totally addicting. Just like the original, only gluten-free (easily made dairy-free, too!)

Ingredients

serves a crowd

  • 3 cups Rice Chex
  • 3 cups Corn Chex
  • 3 cups gluten-free O’s cereal
  • 1 cup gluten free peanuts
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter or vegan butter
  • 1/4 cup gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (I like Lea & Perrin's)
  • 2 teaspoons seasoned salt (recipe below)
  • 1 cup bite-sized gluten-free pretzels
  • For the Homemade Seasoned Salt (NOTE: You will not use all of this!)
    • 1-1/2 Tablespoons salt
    • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
    • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Combine ingredients for Homemade Seasoned Salt in small bowl then set aside.
  2. Add Rice Chex, Corn Chex, O's cereal, and peanuts to a very large mixing bowl then set aside.
  3. Add butter to a medium sized bowl then microwave until melted, 50-60 seconds. Add worcestershire sauce plus 2 teaspoons Homemade Seasoned Salt then stir to combine. Pour butter mixture over cereal mixture then stir with a spatula to coat. Pour into an 11x17" or larger baking dish then bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes, or until cereal is golden brown. Stir in pretzels then cool and serve.

Notes

  • If you are sensitive to salt, cut the seasoned salt amount down to 1-1/2 teaspoons.

This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Girl Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.

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  1. Gluten-Free Chex Mix - Easy Gluten-Free Snack Recipe (13) GGray 12.23.2023

    Thanks for the easy recipe! But what do you do with the extra seasoning salt? I’m confused.

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    • Gluten-Free Chex Mix - Easy Gluten-Free Snack Recipe (14) Kristin 12.24.2023

      You can use it for anything you use regular salt for cooking-wise!

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  2. Gluten-Free Chex Mix - Easy Gluten-Free Snack Recipe (15) Crystal 12.15.2023

    Can’t wait to try!

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FAQs

What is a good substitute for Chex cereal? ›

Healthy Chex Mix Substitutions
  • Use Crispix instead of Chex. ...
  • Try freshly popped popcorn instead of the puffed cereal for a fun change.
  • Use any nut or seed combo in place of the listed seeds. ...
  • Do not use dry rosemary in place of fresh. ...
  • Try a mixture of dried thyme and sage in place of the rosemary.
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Is all of the Chex mix gluten-free? ›

Stay far, far away from Chex Snack Mix. While we applaud Chex for introducing gluten-free cereals, oatmeal, and other products, their classic Chex Mix is still not gluten-free, and contains gluten-heavy ingredients like wheat flour and whole wheat.

Is gardettos gluten-free? ›

This product has 4 ingredients with gluten and 4 ingredients that may have gluten.

Is chex mix nut free? ›

Does Chex Mix Use Shared Lines? While Traditional Chex Mix is dairy free, egg free, and nut free, there are other Chex Mix flavors that include milk or nuts, so I called General Mills to ask if they used shared lines.

Is it cheaper to buy Chex mix or make your own? ›

Homemade Chex Mix Is Cheaper AND More Delicious Than The Store-Bought Stuff. Chex Mix offers variety: the crisp cereal, toasty pretzels, the unique crunch of the bagel chips. This homemade recipe puts the store-bought to shame.

Is Chex mix healthy or not? ›

Who doesn't love traditional Chex Mix? It's salty, crunchy, and everyone has a favorite item– the perfect party snack! But sadly, what makes it taste so good also makes Chex Mix not the healthiest option. It's full of refined grains, sugar, and tons of sodium.

Does Worcestershire sauce have gluten? ›

Ingredients. The original Worcestershire sauce included barley malt vinegar, making it unsafe for someone with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity. However, there are many different versions of Worcestershire sauce, including gluten-free versions.

Are M&M's gluten-free? ›

The following Mars candies have no gluten-containg ingredients: M&Ms (except pretzel, crispy, and potentially seasonal items) Milky Way Caramel Bars (not the original Milky Way Bar) Snickers Bars.

Does peanut butter have gluten? ›

It's important to know that peanuts, peanut butter, peanut flour and peanut oil are considered naturally gluten-free foods.

Is Cheeto gluten-free? ›

Yes, Cheetos are gluten-free (at least in the US) and Frito Lay lists them on their list of US gluten-free products.

Can celiacs drink rye? ›

Yes, pure, distilled whiskey (or whisky), even if made with wheat, barley, or rye is considered gluten-free. Most whiskeys are safe for people with celiac disease because of the distillation process. However, be on the lookout for hidden gluten in whiskeys that add flavorings or other additives after distillation.

Can celiacs eat rye bread? ›

No, rye is not gluten-free. Rye contains secalin, a type of gluten protein. There are three grains that cannot be eaten on a gluten-free diet: wheat, barley and rye. These three grains all contain the protein gluten, which triggers the autoimmune response seen in people with celiac disease.

What are the brown chips in Chex Mix? ›

It's corn Chex, wheat Chex, pretzels, rye chips, bagel chips and mini breadsticks combined with a unique seasoning blend for a one-of-a-kind snack.

Is Chex Mix celiac safe? ›

Satisfying Rice Chex Cereal was the first mainstream, ready-to-eat, gluten free cereal for breakfast and beyond. A few recipe favorites include Original Chex Mix, Honey-Sriracha Chex Mix and the ever-famous Muddy Buddies.

Why isn't Chex Mix sold in Canada? ›

Chex has really not caught on as a brand in Canada. Although many other products of General Mills, like Cheerios, are very popular, Chex is seen as a “niche” product. General Mills has five factories in Canada, and that means that they really can't afford to produce their entire product line up here.

What cereal is similar to wheat Chex? ›

Because “wheat chex” is trademarked, so “wheat squares” is essentially the generic version of General Mills Wheat Chex.

Is Chex cereal good for a diet? ›

Wheat Chex

One serving contains only 130 calories but boasts 7 grams of protein and 8 grams of fiber. While it is on the higher end for sugars, the overall nutrient profile of this cereal is still noteworthy.

Are Crispix and Chex the same? ›

Crispix is a blend of corn and rice cereal, while Chex is packed individually as corn, rice, or wheat. Alternatively, you could use Barbara's Multigrain Spoonfuls.

What is the flavor of Chex cereal? ›

A few favorites include Cinnamon Chex, Chocolate Chex, and Vanilla Chex. Cinnamon Chex offers a warm and comforting spiciness perfect for any time of day, while Chocolate Chex provides a decadent and rich experience. Vanilla Chex delivers a subtle yet delightful sweetness that is both versatile and scrumptious.

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