Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (2024)

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This homemade gluten free Chex mix recipe is super easy to make and great for holiday get togethers and our family and kids LOVE it! We love to make it at Christmas and Thanksgiving!

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We LOVE Chex Mix at our house! We make several big batches of this Chex mix recipe at Christmas every yearand each time it goes…quickly! We do leave out the nuts because no one in our family like nuts but mom and me.

This homemade Chex mix is best when it is baked in the oven.There is just something about baking that really brings out the flavor in our opinion.

If you use generic ingredients or a different brand than I’ve included,you should read the ingredients if you’re trying to keep it gluten free.

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Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe

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  • Author: Tawra Kellam

3 1/2 cups Rice Chex (I use generic)
3 1/2 cups Corn Chex (I use generic)
2 cups gluten-free O’s cereal (I use Cheerios)
1 cup gluten-free peanuts (optional)
6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted (You may use ghee if you’re dairy free.)
1/4 cup gluten free Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins)
2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 cup bite-sized gluten free pretzels (Synder’s or Glutino)
1 cup gluten free bagel chips (Glutino)

Instructions

To Microwave:

  1. Mix the cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips in a large microwavable bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a small microwavable bowl, microwave the butter, uncovered, on high about 40 seconds or until melted.
  3. Stir in seasonings.
  4. Pour over the cereal mixture. Stir until evenly coated.
  5. Microwave the Chex mix, uncovered, on high 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
  6. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

To Bake In The Oven:

  1. Preheat the oven to 250°.
  2. Put the cereal and seasoning mixture into an ungreased roasting pan.
  3. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  4. Spread on paper towels to cool for about 15 minutes.

Chex Mix Tips:

This homemade Chex mix recipe is an easy make ahead recipe that can be stored 2-3 weeks.In our house, it doesn’t last that long but it can be done. :-)

Substitutions: You can mix and match to suit your taste—just use a total of 9 cups of cereal. Honey Nut Cheerios adds a touch of sweetness. You can add more pretzels or bagel chips and, of course, if you aren’t gluten free, use any “regular” items.

Other Add Ins For Homemade Chex Mix:

  • oyster crackers
  • cheese crackers (like Cheez-Its)
  • cashews
  • almonds
  • sunflower seeds
  • Ranch Seasoning Packet (instead of seasonings)
  • a couple of dashes hot sauce
  • or leave out the seasonings and add:
    • drizzled chocolate or caramel
    • cinnamon and sugar
    • drizzle buttercream frosting that has been thinned with some milk

This easy homemade gluten free Chex mix recipe is modified from the Chex mix recipe in volume 2 of our cookbook. We substituted the gluten ingredients for ones not containing gluten.

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  1. Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (7)MICHELLE MURRAY

    LOVE YOU GUYS!
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    • Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (8)Jill

      Thank Michelle so much. I do miss though not seeing everyone’s comments so am glad you commented on here. Merry Christmas to you too!!!!!

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  2. Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (9)MARY DAFOE

    just wanted you to know me and hubs watch your youtube. its made me be more careful of purchasing things i do not need ,instead of buying gluten free bread ( 4 out of 5 of us are gluten free) i made GF pancakes and made egg sandwiches out of them for breakfast . probably saved 30 a week on bread GF is 5-6 a small loaf . i spent about 2 dollars for a dozen pancakes ( homemade)

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    • Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (10)Jill

      Thank you Mary for watching and so glad the tips and ideas are helping

      Reply

  3. Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (11)Sally

    Gluten free cereal and wheat free snacks that don’t need cooking

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  4. Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (12)Stephanie Gianquinto

    I live in Orange County, CA where everything is expensive and people are “fancy “. By following your recipes and frugal tips my family is able to live on one income and enjoy vacations and special date nights. We are debt free and have cut our grocery bill in half by following your lead. Tawra, I have “gotten it together” and my family has reaped the benefits! Thanks to you, Jill and Mike!

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    • Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (13)Jill

      Oh Stephanie thank you for letting us know. We love getting testimonies like yours and it really is an encouragement to people who think they just can’t do it but you are the perfect example that it can be done. Way to go and good job!!!

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Gluten Free Chex Mix Recipe - Homemade Chex Mix (2024)

FAQs

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

Homemade Chex Mix is cheaper AND better tasting than anything you can buy at the store. Does homemade Chex Mix need to be refrigerated? You can store homemade Chex Mix at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

What are the ingredients in Chex gluten free? ›

Whole Grain Rice, Rice, Sugar, Salt, Molasses. Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness.

Why is my homemade Chex Mix soggy? ›

Why is my homemade Chex Mix soggy? If you poured all of the seasoning on one section of the mixture, it may end up soggy. If it's soggy, you can always put it back in the oven for an additional 15 minutes and hope it'll dry it out a bit.

What can I substitute for wheat Chex? ›

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 gets way more crunchy in the oven compared to regular O's! Add the cereals to the largest bowl you own, along with gluten-free peanuts.

Is Chex Mix healthy or unhealthy? ›

Consumption of chex mix should be moderate as it contains sodium and calorie content. Excessive intake of chex mix might have adverse effects on your health.

How do you keep Chex Mix from getting soggy? ›

The best tip for avoiding the sogginess is the make sure to stir up the mixture well each 15 minutes as it bakes. This will allow the chex mix to cook evenly and allow all pieces to get baked and crispy. After baking, make sure to store in a airtight container or Ziploc.

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 rice Chex safe for celiacs? ›

Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Honey Nut Chex, Cinnamon Chex, Chocolate Chex, and Vanilla Chex are all gluten-free. The one type of Chex that is not gluten-free is Wheat Chex. So if you have a gluten sensitivity or are celiac definitely avoid Wheat Chex but otherwise you should be good to go!

Are M&Ms 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.

What are the hard brown things in Chex mix? ›

All commercial Chex Mixes contain some form of Chex cereal. Other ingredients generally include rye chips, bagel chips, breadsticks, pretzels, nuts, and crackers.

How long will homemade Chex mix stay good? ›

Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freezing Instructions: Chex mix freezes great! Store in freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

What is the least favorite Chex mix piece? ›

Other than the rye chip, nothing brought more people together than pretzels — combined, 38% marked the circle and square pretzels as the worst pieces.

What is the Chex Mix seasoning made of? ›

The official Chex Mix recipe calls for 1½ tablespoons seasoned salt, ¾ teaspoons garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.

What is the best replacement for wheat gluten? ›

SUBSTITUTES FOR GLUTEN IN BAKING
  • Corn Flour/Starch. Corn flour (or starch as they say in the US) is made from removing and purifying the starch from the centre of sweetcorn kernels. ...
  • Maize Flour. ...
  • Polenta. ...
  • Potato Flour. ...
  • Ground Nuts. ...
  • Buckwheat Flour. ...
  • Oats. ...
  • Tapioca Flour.

Which Chex is healthiest? ›

Unlike other Chex varieties, Wheat Chex are made from 100% whole-grain wheat. 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.

How long does homemade Chex mix keep? ›

Slow cooker: Transfer the mixture to slow cooker and cook on LOW for 3 hours, stirring ever 45 minutes. Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

How many cups of Chex mix are in a bag? ›

Chex Mix Snack Mix, Traditional, Savory Snack Bag, 8.75 oz

A: There is probably about 3 cups.

How much Chex is in a box? ›

One standard-size (12-ounce) box of Rice Chex cereal contains about 11 cups of cereal. Save yourself the hassle of measuring out 9 cups and dump the entire box into your largest bowl. It's easier, it feeds more people, and you don't have an awkward amount of cereal left over.

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