Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
This sweet and salty Chex Mix blends crunchy cereals, pretzels, and nuts in a rich glaze made from brown sugar, honey, and soy sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ideal for any occasion, it’s an easy-to-make treat that will have everyone coming back for more.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Saucepan
- Spatula or Large Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups Corn Chex
- 2 cups Wheat Chex
- 1 cup Mini Pretzels
- ½ cup Brown Sugar
- ¼ cup Honey
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter or coconut oil for dairy-free
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- ½ tsp Garlic Salt
- 1 cup Mixed Nuts almonds, cashews, or peanuts
- Optional: ½ cup Cheez-It crackers
- Optional: ½ tsp Cinnamon or Vanilla extract for added flavor
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, and mini pretzels.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and honey until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Mix in soy sauce and garlic salt to create the glaze.
- Pour the sweet glaze over the cereal mixture and toss thoroughly until everything is well-coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per ¾ cup serving):
- Calories: 227
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 13mg
- Sodium: 560mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 28g
- Sugars: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g