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 are the ingredients in Chex gluten-free food? ›

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

What can I substitute for Wheat Chex? ›

Chex: I'm leaving out the Wheat Chex because I don't love them. You'll want about 8 or 9 cups of cereal total, however you mix it. Crispix cereal is a good substitute.

What is a substitute for Worcestershire sauce in Chex Mix? ›

The best Worcestershire sauce substitute? A combination of soy sauce, ketchup, and white wine vinegar! This combination is a mix of pantry ingredients that tastes oddly similar to the real thing.

Is original 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.

Are Chex gluten free 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 vanilla Chex gluten free? ›

Whether it's breakfast time, snack time or party time, Vanilla Chex Cereal delivers simple goodness in every bite. Dusted with sweet, natural vanilla flavor, this gluten-free cereal contains no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, artificial flavors or preservatives.

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.

What is the best substitute for wheat starch? ›

  1. 7 Best Wheat Starch Substitutes for Your Cooking.
  2. Corn Starch. Corn starch is a popular gluten-free substitute for wheat starch, ideal for thickening sauces, gravies, and soups. ...
  3. Potato Starch. ...
  4. Tapioca Starch. ...
  5. Rice Starch. ...
  6. Xanthan Gum. ...
  7. Arrowroot Powder.

Are gardettos gluten-free? ›

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

What is the secret ingredient in Worcestershire sauce? ›

It was initially concocted by two chemists, John Wheeley Lea and William Henry Perrins, and its unique flavor quickly made it a popular ingredient worldwide. Its complex taste comes from a combination of fermented anchovies, vinegar, tamarind, molasses, onions, and various spices.

Can I use apple cider vinegar instead of Worcestershire sauce? ›

Apple cider vinegar (ACV), with its tangy profile, is a versatile Worcestershire substitute that complements various dishes.

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 cheerios gluten-free? ›

Cheerios have always been made of oats, which are naturally gluten free. However, conventional farming practices as well as common grain handling procedures allow chances for gluten containing grains (like wheat, barley, and rye) to co-mingle with our gluten free oats.

What snacks are gluten-free? ›

Don't forget that some naturally nutritious gluten-free snacks include fruits, vegetables, nuts and nut butters, yogurt, cottage cheese, popcorn, hardboiled eggs, hummus and guacamole.

Are Fritos gluten-free? ›

According to Frito-Lay's website, Fritos Original Corn Chips are gluten-free, along with their Lightly Salted Corn Chips, Reduced Fat Original Corn Chips, and Fritos Scoops! Corn Chips. Other Frito flavors are made with gluten-free ingredients, but they are made in a facility where there is risk of cross-contamination.

Is gluten free rice Chex low Fodmap? ›

Rice Chex, Corn Chex and various flavors of Cheerios are all low FODMAP in moderate amounts.

Does Chex Mix have MSG? ›

The seasoning:

Packaged Chex Mix uses MSG-rich additives like autolyzed yeast and hydrolyzed soy protein to give the snack its signature savoriness. Powdered MSG is the best way to replicate that same magic at home.

Does Wheat Chex have added sugar? ›

Whole Grain Wheat, Sugar, Salt, Molasses, Baking Soda, Vitamin E (Mixed Tocopherols) Added to Preserve Freshness, Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Carbonate, Iron and Zinc (Mineral Nutrients), Vitamin C (Sodium Ascorbate), a B Vitamin (Niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B₁ (Thiamin Mononitrate), ...

Is store bought Chex Mix vegan? ›

If you are new to chex mix, it's basically just cereals, pretzels, and nuts seasoned with butter and Worcestershire sauce. Which of course, makes it not vegan. Not only because traditional butter isn't vegan, but Worcestershire sauce contains fish.

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