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When we’re craving something to snack on we often have a hard time deciding “sweet” or “salty”. Well, with this tasty sweet and salty Chex Mix, you can have the best of both worlds!
Serve this yummy combo in a large bowl for a movie munchy (our favorite), a party appetizer, or an after-school snack. We like to divide it up into smaller Ziploc baggies for quick grab-and-go snacking. It has a good shelf life, too, which makes it even better!
This snack mix is perfectly customizable and completely giftable! Try mixing in some holiday-themed M&Ms or small candies for special occasions. It’s a good alternative to our Chex Mix and Sweet Chex Mix.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Only 3 steps! Just pour, stir, and snack. It doesn’t get any easier than that!
- A quick snack. Make a large batch and divide it into smaller baggies for a quick grab-and-go snack!
- Perfectly customizable and completely giftable! Try mixing in some holiday-themed M&Ms or small candies for special occasions.
Sweet and Salty Chex Mix Ingredients and Substitutions
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal – We used plain Rice Chex Cereal, but you can use any type, or combination of Corn Chex Cereal, Wheat Chex Cereal, Chocolate Chex Cereal, Cinnamon Chex Cereal, or Honey Nut Chex Cereal to name a few.
- 2 cups pretzels – twists, mini twists, stick pretzels, pretzel fish
- 2 cups plain Cheerios – or Honey Nut Cheerios
- 1-2 cups peanuts – or pecans, almonds, walnuts, or cashews
- 2 cups M&M’s – Reeses Pieces
- optional sweet mix-ins – Teddy Grahams, Mini Oreos, Nutter Butter Bites, Mini Fudge Stripes, or candy corn
- optional salty mix-ins– Cheez-It Crackers, Goldfish Crackers, squiggle breadsticks, cheese puffs, multi-seed crisps, Ritz Bits, or bagel chips
How to Make Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
- MIX. Combine 2 cups Rice Chex cereal, 2 cups pretzels, 2 cups plain Cheerios, 1-2 cups peanuts, 2 cups M&M’s in a bowl and mix well.
- I double this recipe all the time and it’s the perfect amount for parties.
Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzels
- 2 cups plain Cheerios
- 1-2 cups peanuts
- 2 cups M&M's
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
- I double this recipe all the time and it's the perfect amount for parties.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
To keep the entire cereal mixture gluten-free, replace the pretzels and Cheerios with alternative gluten-free snacks.
Store in an airtight container for 5-7 days.
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This recipe was originally published January 2023.
We make this for movie night all the time!! It’s the best combination!! We love taking it on road trips too!
I added some Reese’s Pieces and mini marshmallows along with the suggested recipe. Kids loved it!
I keep this on hand for an after-school snack…my kids LOVE it! I also package it up as a treat for neighbors sometimes. 🙂 Such an easy and versatile recipe!
Yes yes YES! All day yes to this recipe! So simple but sooooo yummy!
This is the perfect snack for those sweet and salty cravings! I love how easy it is to put together too
The perfect combination. You can add what your family likes and makes the perfect snack.