Nut-Free Holiday Chex Mix
As the mom of a kid with a nut allergy, I am always on the hunt for fun holiday treats that are both safe and delicious. This Nut-Free Holiday Chex Mix is a family favorite of ours.
What’s best is you can involve the whole family in all the fun of making it. My son loves to measure out the cereal and add it to the bowl. Though, his favorite part is adding festive sprinkles at the end!
The recipe can be doubled, tripled… or even quadrupled! This year, we made enough to fill treat bags for all of his favorite teachers at school.
Each bite is the perfect blend of salty and sweet crunch. Be warned, this treat is highly habit forming.
Nut-Free Holiday Chex Mix
This fun and festive treat is highly habit forming in the best way possible and SO easy to make! These simple ingredients are sure to bring a smile to everyone's face this holiday season.
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl Microwave Safe
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex Mix
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/3 cup graduated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 oz white baking chocolate
- 1 tsp edible sugar or colored sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large microwaveable bowl, measure 6 cups cereal. Set aside.
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper or foil.
- Melt butter in a sauce pan (or microwave uncovered on High for 30 seconds until melted), add sugar and water. Stir until smooth. Add vanilla and stir.
- Pour the butter mixture over cereal. Stir until evenly coated.
- Microwave the cereal mixture uncovered for 4 minutes, stirring every minute, until glazed. (Make sure to stir or pieces will overcook!)
- Carefully (the bowl will be hot!) spread on a cookie sheet.
- Melt bakers chocolate. Drizzle on cereal. Add sprinkles! Let cool before serving.
Notes
Allergy-friendly Substitutions & Considerations:
- ALWAYS read food labels carefully.
- Use a dairy free alternative for the butter, like coconut oil.
such a quick and easy snack idea !!