White Chocolate Chex Mix

The BEST White Chocolate Chex Mix — cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and M&M’s, all coated in white chocolate.

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White Chocolate Chex Mix

One of the snacks my boys request the most is this White Chocolate Chex Mix. I don’t blame them either; it was one of my favorite snacks growing up (and still is)!

As I’ve made this Chex mix over the years I’ve found two unique additions that put this mix over the top. Those two additions? Roasted peanuts and Captain Crunch® cereal (without the berries)! It might sound odd, but trust me, those two ingredients make this mix. 

Other great things about this snack mix? It’s super fast to make (and the chocolate hardens quickly!) And another great thing is how easy it is to adjust. You can change around quantities, ingredients, and colors of the candies to your heart’s content!

You can change the colors of the M&M’s® to match the holiday or event you’re serving this addicting snack mix at!

Ingredients

These ingredients go great together, but the best part of this white chocolate snack mix is how easy it is to customize! 

• Cereals (Rice Chex, Captain Crunch, Honey-Nut Cheerios): These provide a crunchy base and different textures to the mix. Use fresh, crispy cereal for the best flavor.
• Miniature Pretzels: They bring a salty taste that mixes nicely with the sweet.
• Nuts: Give everything a nice nutty flavor and a crunchy texture. Choose lightly salted nuts to make sure the snack mix doesn’t become too salty.
• M&M’s: These candies add a pop of color and chocolatey sweetness. You can switch out the M&Ms to make this snack mix match any holiday or theme!
• White Chocolate Chips: Adding a bit of oil when melting helps the chocolate coat the ingredients more smoothly.

How To Make White Chocolate Chex Mix

1. Prepare: Line a tray with parchment paper. Use parchment for easy removal and cleanup.
2. Mix: Combine cereals, pretzels, peanuts, and M&M’s in a bowl. Gently mix to avoid crushing the cereals.
3. Melt Chocolate: Microwave white chocolate and oil for 30 seconds, stir, then in 25-second bursts until smooth.
4. Combine: Pour chocolate over mix, stirring to coat evenly. Act fast before the chocolate hardens.
5. Set: Spread on the tray and let harden for 10-20 minutes.
6. Enjoy: Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container to keep it crunchy.

Now that you’ve got plenty of ideas to use this snack mix for every occasion, I’m sharing a few tips to ensure it comes out great every single time.

Chocolate Melting Tips

• Using high-quality white chocolate will always result in a better melt and a richer taste. My favorites are Ghirardelli® and Guittard®.
• To avoid burned white chocolate, microwave the chocolate for 30 seconds at a time, and stir it for at least 20-25 seconds in between each microwave burst. Remember, the chocolate is still melting even after it has been removed from the microwave. 
• Work quickly! Because white chocolate hardens fast, mix it with the ingredients immediately after it is fully melted.

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White Chocolate Chex Mix

By Chelsea Lords

Get ready for the ultimate snack: White Chocolate Chex Mix! Crunchy cereal, salty pretzels, roasted peanuts, and sweet M&M’s—all with a white chocolate coating.

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Setting Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes minutes

Servings: 25 servings

Equipment

• large sheet pan,
• Parchment paper
• Very large bowl

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
• ▢ 1 cup Captain Crunch cereal without the “berries”
• ▢ 2 cups miniature pretzels
• ▢ 1 cup Honey-Nut Cheerios
• ▢ 1 cup dry-roasted and lightly salted peanuts or cashews
• ▢ 1 cup M&M’s
• ▢ 2 cups white chocolate chips see note 1
• ▢ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions 

• Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper; set aside.
• In a very large bowl, combine Chex, Captain Crunch, Cheerios, miniature pretzels, peanuts, and M&M’s. Stir together gently.
• In a medium bowl, add white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and microwave another 25 seconds. Stir until melted and smooth. If needed, return to the microwave a little longer in bursts of 10 seconds, stirring for 10 seconds between each burst.
• Pour melted white chocolate over snack mix, using a spatula to scrape all melted chocolate into the mix. Working quickly, gently stir until cereal mix is well coated, then transfer to the prepared sheet pan and spread into an even layer.
• Allow to harden at room temperature or place in the fridge until firm, about 10–20 minutes. Break into pieces and serve.

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Recipe Notes

Note 1: The better the quality of the white chocolate chips, the better the melt and the better the flavor. Ghirardelli white chocolate is my favorite here.

Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. I like it best within 3–4 days. You can freeze in an airtight container/bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or enjoy frozen; it’s delicious!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 91IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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