Savory, salty and perfectly crunchy, this homemade dairy free chex mix is the ultimate snack! And one the whole family will love. Packed with cereal, nuts, pretzels and coconut oil, it’s crazy easy to make and is perfect for parties, the holidays or lunch boxes. Gluten free and vegetarian.

Don’t say I didn’t warn you. Because this delicious dairy free chex mix?

It’s absolutely impossible to resist!

As in your entire family won’t be able to keep their paws off it. 

Why you ask? Let’s discuss:

• It’s perfectly crunchy, plenty savory and just the right amount of salty. 
• It’s packed with all kinds of goodness – from cereal to nuts to pretzels to spices. 
• And it’s fantastic for the holidays, gatherings, game day, lunch boxes, every day snacking. The list could go on.

Now, I know some people like to make their chex mix in either the microwave or slow cooker. 

BUT I firmly believe the oven is where it’s at. 

The mix gets crunchier and toastier and the flavors just seem to pop (in a good way) when you make it in the oven. It’s the best of all worlds! 

How To Make Dairy Free Chex Mix

So, let’s talk about how this easy mix goes down:

Combine dry ingredients. First up, we’ll add some cereal, pretzels and raw nuts to an extra-large bowl. 

Melt coconut oil. Next, we’ll melt some coconut oil in a small saucepan, before whisking in worcestershire and plenty of spices.

Toss everything together. We’ll pour the mixture into the bowl with the cereal and gently toss until combined. 

Bake for 1 hour. Finally, we’ll divide the mixture between two baking sheets and pop in the oven until fragrant and crisp. 

You can let it cool completely or dive on in while still warm. SO GOOD.

Tips & Tricks

1. Feel free to adjust the ratio of the pretzels to Os to nuts if you prefer more of one or the other. Just be sure to keep the total amount the same. 
2. If you’re not trying to keep this gluten free, you can substitute wheat chex for either the corn or rice chex.
3. Dairy free butter will work just fine in place of the coconut oil. 
4. And finally, let’s talk about the pretzels and Os. Personally, I like to use Three Wishes O’s Cereal (the unsweetened variety) and Quinn Pretzels – both are gluten and dairy free at the time of writing. {Side note – this isn’t sponsored, just what I like. You do YOU.} 

How To Store

Let the chex mix cool completely then transfer to an airtight container. It will keep for about 1 to 2 weeks (if it lasts that long!).

Additional Party Recipes You Might Enjoy:

• Sweet & Spicy Popcorn Nut Party Mix
• Spiced Rosemary and Thyme Nuts
• Dairy Free French Onion Dip
• Dairy Free Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Apple Pie Spiced Pecans
• Dairy Free Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Dairy Free Stuffed Mushrooms
• Dairy Free Deviled Eggs (No Mayo)

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Dairy Free Chex Mix

Yield: 12 ½ cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 50 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Savory, salty and perfectly crunchy, this homemade dairy free chex mix is the ultimate snack! And one the whole family will love. Packed with cereal, nuts, pretzels and coconut oil, it’s easy to make and is perfect for parties, the holidays or lunch boxes.

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Ingredients

• 4 cups rice chex
• 4 cups corn chex
• 1 ½ cups dairy free mini pretzels (gluten free if needed)
• 1 ½ cups dairy free O’s cereal (gluten free if needed)
• 1 ½ cups raw nuts (I like cashews + pecans)
• ⅓ cup solid state coconut oil
• 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce (gluten free and / or vegetarian if needed)
• 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 250ºF.
2. In an extra-large bowl, gently toss together both kinds of chex, the pretzels, O’s cereal and nuts. Set aside.
3. Add the coconut oil to a small saucepan set over medium-low heat. When melted, whisk in the worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder until nice and combined.
4. Pour the mixture into the bowl with cereal and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
5. Divide the mixture between two large rimmed baking sheets and spread evenly.
6. Bake for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes and rotating the pans halfway through, until toasted, fragrant and crisp. 
7. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes before enjoying!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 259Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 554mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 3gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.