Should chex mix be refrigerated?

Chex Mix will keep well for a few weeks as long as it's stored in an airtight container and is properly sealed up every time someone grabs a handful. There's no need to refrigerate it .

How to keep chex mix from getting soggy?

Bake for a total of 60 minutes, but every 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and fold and gently toss the mixture. After 60 minutes, line your counter with paper towels and pour the mixture on top of the paper towels . This will prevent the Chex Mix from getting soggy.

How many kinds of chex are there?

9 . varieties ranging from sweet to simple to gluten-free.

Is Chex Mix healthy or unhealthy?

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.

Can you freeze chex mix to keep it fresh?

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions: To freeze: Chex mix freezes great!

How to fix Chex Mix that is too salty without?

Melt butter with sugar, garlic powder and Worcestershire sauce on medium heat. In a bowl mix cereals and chips. You can even add kakimochi or peanuts. Then add the butter mixture, a little at a time, and mix until the cereal mixture is evenly coated.

How do you freshen Chex Mix?

You can bring them back to an edible state by heating them in the oven. This works wonderfully for snacks like crackers, Chex mix, tortilla chips, pretzels and even whole loaves of bread.

Why is my Chex Mix not crispy?

The trick to getting the Chex mix perfectly crisp and golden is to gently toast it at a low temperature . Our recipe calls for baking it at 250°F, which for some ovens is the lowest temperature it will go.

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 fancy name for Chex Mix?

Chex mix (aka nuts n' bolts ), a classic American snack that's a staple in American homes, especially during football games and holiday gatherings, combines Chex cereal with nuts and other bite-sized treats, seasoned and baked until crispy.

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.

Do I need to refrigerate cereal after opening?

The cupboard or pantry is the best place to store cereal. Keep it in a cool, dark and dry place. Once opened, cereal should be stored in its original packaging, sealed with a bag clip .

How do you freshen stale Chex Mix?

You can bring them back to an edible state by heating them in the oven. This works wonderfully for snacks like crackers, Chex mix, tortilla chips, pretzels and even whole loaves of bread.

Is it cheaper to make or buy Chex Mix?

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.

Sweet and Salty Snack Mix - Lolo Home Kitchen (2024)

Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

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COOK TIME

75 min

TOTAL TIME

90 min

SERVINGS

What is in Sweet and Salty Chex Mix?

Sweet and Salty Chex Mix or Honeycomb Mix if you prefer, is a mix of cereals including: Rice Chex, Cheerios, and Honeycomb plus some pretzel sticks thrown in there for good measure. The cereal mix is covered in a large dose of a sweet and salty sauce (sugar and soy sauce, yep) and then baked at a low heat for a long time. The result is a sweet and salty crunchy Chex Mix that is perfect when you need a crunch. Here are the ingredients:

Cereals- Rice Chex, Honeycomb, Cheerios
Pretzel Sticks
Sugar
Vegetable Oil
Butter
Soy Sauce
Garlic Powder
Salt

How to Make Sweet and Salty Chex Mix?

This Honeycomb Chex Mix is pretty simple to make. You combine the cereals and pretzels in a large bowl. Then in another large bowl, add all the ingredients for the sauce. You can use a whisk and some good old fashioned hand power, but I like to use my mixer because it does take about 10 minutes or so to mix the sauce together so it comes together. The goal is to get the sugar to dissolve into the vegetable oil and butter. No need to be perfect, but give it a good 10 minutes with the hand mixer.

After the chex mix sauce is ready, pour it over the mix of cereals and pretzels. Use a spatula or your hands to mix everything together. You want to get all of the cereal pieces covered with hat sweet and salty sauce.

Bake the snack mix at a low heat of 275 degrees for 75 minutes and stir the mixture every 15 minutes. Once done, let cool and get to snacking!

Best Way to Store this Snack Mix?

Depending on what type of event I am using the Snack Mix for, storing it is pretty easy. My favorite way is to take gallon size Ziploc baggies and divide up the snack mix into them. Keeps it fresh and easily transportable.

This recipe makes a large amount, so if you have a large enough bowl with a lid that is also a great storage plan.

How to Keep Sweet and Salty Chex Mix from Getting Soggy?

Since you will be covering the Cereal Snack Mix in a sauce, sometimes there are pieces that don’t get crispy. 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.

Do I Need to Refrigerate Homemade Chex Mix?

Nope! No need to store this Sweet and Salty Chex Mix in the fridge. Room temperature in an airtight container will keep the snack mix fresh and crunchy.

How Long Will Homemade Chex Mix Last?

Homemade Sweet and Salty Chex Mix is best during the first 3-5 days but can last up to 2 weeks. Honestly, I’ve never seen this Sweet and Salty Chex Mix last past 2 days. Never.

Variations to Homemade Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

Here are some fun add ins and variations to change up this homemade Snack Mix!

Peanuts
M&Ms
Chocolate Chips
Marshmallows
Other Cereals: PB Chex, Chocolate Chex, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Pops, Life
Christmas: Red and Green M&Ms
Easter: Pastel M&Ms
Summer: Smore’s- Golden Grahams, marshmallows, chocolate chips

Favorite Ways to Use Sweet and Salty Chex Mix

This Chex Mix recipe can be served at any occasion, any time of year, to anyone in my opinion. I jut love it so much. Here are the times I find myself making it often.

Road Trips
After School Snack
Camping Snack
School Lunch
Party Favor
Neighbor or hostess gift
Party app

Tips While Making Homemade Snack Mix

Sweet and Salty Chex Mix

Easy to make Sweet and Salty Chex Mix recipe combining a mix of cereals. Rice Chex, Cheerios, Honeycomb and pretzels covered in a sweet and salty sauce made of soy sauce, sugar and garlic. Always a huge hit!

Prep time: 15 min | Cook time: 75 min | Total: 90 min

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Ingredients

1 box Corn or Rice Chex

1 box Cheerios

1 box Honeycomb cereal

1 bag pretzel sticks

1–3/4 cups sugar

1–1/2 cups vegetable oil

1–1/4 cups butter, melted

3 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons garlic powder

2 teaspoons kosher salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. In a very large bowl, combine cereals and pretzels. In another bowl, mix the other ingredients until sugar is dissolved. I suggest using a hand mixer because it takes up to 10 minutes for the sugar to dissolve into the oil and butter.
Pour the sauce over the cereal mixture and then use a spatula or your hands to mix everything together and coat the cereal.
Transfer everything to a roasting pan or jelly roll pans with edges. Bake, uncovered, 75 minutes or until cereal is crisp. Stir thoroughly every 15 minutes.

Notes

– This recipe makes a large amount so you can always half the recipe.

– For the full recipe, it’s easy to split up the mixture onto 2 sheet pans/jelly roll pans for baking.

– Store in airtight containers. I like to use gallon size ziploc baggies.

8 Responses

This is seriously the most addicting and delicious chex mix ever. I was hesitant with the soy sauce and garlic but omg…I’m loading up my target cart as we speak with more ingredients to make it for the 4th time in 2 weeks!
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1. This is the sweetest comment! SO happy you like it as much as we do! It’s totally addicting and I love it! Making some more this weekend too! 🙂
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So you just mix the wet ingredients in a bowl, no stove top heating?
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1. Yes, correct. No stove top heating needed. Mix all the sauce ingredients together until it becomes thick and combined.
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What do you think about subbing in some Worcestershire sauce for some of the soy? For more of the “classic” Chex mix flavor?
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1. You could definitely do that. I haven’t tried it but maybe worth a try!
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Haven’t made it yet, but I plan on making lots to hand out at Thanksgiving!
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1. One of my favorites! I hope everyone loves it!
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Sweet and Salty Snack Mix - Lolo Home Kitchen (2024)