Homemade Chex Mix Recipe 3 Ways

Name: Homemade Chex Mix 3 Ways
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cups corn Chex; 3 cups rice Chex; 2 cups pretzels, (we used these for gluten-free); 2 cups pecan halves; 1/2 cup butter, (melted); 1/2 cup honey; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 3 cups rice Chex; 3 cups corn Chex; 2 cups pretzels,; 2 cups crackers,; 2 cups unsalted mixed nuts; 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup butter, (melted); 2 tablespoons tamari*; 3 cups rice Chex; 3 cups corn Chex; 2 cups pretzels,; 2 cups crackers,; 2 cups unsalted mixed nuts; 1 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1/2 cup butter, (melted)

Make any moment feel like a party with our Homemade Chex Mix Recipe! We show you how to make the classic mix three delicious ways: original, spicy, and honey nut.

3 types of homemade chex mix in white bowls sitting on a marble board with a red and white striped towel wrapped around them

Best yet, this homemade snack mix easier to make: just add the cereal and other mix-ins to a bowl, drizzle with a seasoned butter mix, and bake the mix on a baking sheet. In just a couple minutes, your kitchen will start to smell like that seasoned nutty, buttery scent that takes you back to childhood.

Like our Crispy Air Fryer Chickpeas, Creamy Whipped Feta Dip with Honey, Boneless Buffalo Wings, and Chocolate Date Balls, it’s a quick and satisfying snack that’s great to have on hand for whenever cravings hit.

Homemade Chex Mix Flavors

We’ve made this Chex mix with 3 different flavors to suit any taste:

Original Chex Mix. This one is the classic flavor of Chex mix. It is savory, a bit garlicky, and a little smoky from the added paprika. This will please just about anyone!
Spicy Chex Mix. This one is similar to the original flavor, but gets just a bit of spice thanks to the addition of Frank’s Red Hot Sauce. It’s just hot enough and would be perfect for your next Football party as it tastes just a bit like buffalo wings.
Honey Nut Chex Mix. This one is for the sweet and salty fans! The mix of Chex, pretzels, and pecans gets coated in a delicious honey butter mixture for an addictive treat.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Three flavor options
Near-effortless recipe takes less than 10 minutes of prep: just combine, drizzle, and bake
A total crowd-pleaser!
Easy to customize with your favorite flavors, or whatever ingredients you have in your pantry

Homemade Chex Mix Ingredients

We wanted to make this Chex mix gluten-free so that everyone can enjoy it, without sacrificing the flavor. Here are the key ingredients:

Corn and Rice Chex – Of course, it couldn’t be Chex Mix without Chex! Using two types of Chex cereal in the snack mix helps provide a fun contrast of textures.
Pretzels – These gluten-free pretzels from Glutino are my personal favorite, they’re super crunchy and don’t go stale easily like other gluten-free brands!
Crackers – We chose to use these crackers from Simple Mills. They were the perfect size for the mix and took on the flavors well!
Mixed Nuts – You’ll want plain, unsalted mixed nuts – or you can use a few of your favorite nuts instead.
Butter – Butter is the base of the sauce that seasons the Chex mix and makes it so yummy. However, if you are dairy-free, you can easily replace this with ghee or avocado oil and still get great results!
Tamari – Traditionally, Chex mix uses Worcestershire sauce to get its classic savory flavor. Since Worcestershire sauce often contains gluten, artificial flavors and colors, and added sugar, we wanted to find an alternative. We found that tamari made for a great substitute. If you need to be soy-free, you can also use coconut aminos.
Seasonings – The savory mixes both have a blend of salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley that help lend the perfect flavoring. The spicy mix gets a boost from hot pepper sauce and the honey nut snack mix is just a simple mix of honey and sea salt.

How to Make Homemade Chex Mix

We love making this homemade Chex mix in the oven because it is quick and ensures that everything is crisp and toasted. Here’s how we do it.

Add all of the dry ingredients to a large bowl. First, you’ll want to grab a big bowl to put the Chex, pretzels, crackers, and nuts in. Then, you’ll toss it all to combine.
Make the seasoning mix. In a small bowl, whisk the melted butter, tamari, and seasonings until fully combined.
Toss it all together. Slowly drizzle the butter mixture over the Chex mix while stirring it. You’ll want to take your time doing this so that the mixture is evenly distributed. If it pools on the bottom, the Chex will get too soggy and won’t cook properly.
Spread onto a sheet pan and bake. Once all of your ingredients are combined, you’ll spread the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake at 300 F for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, give it a stir, then return to the oven and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes, until crisp.
Let cool. The final step is to let the mix cool! Once it is completely cooled, you can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks – which means it is great to make ahead of time for a party.

Recipe Tips

Portioning – while this snack mix is commonly set out in big bowls for group snacking, it’s also great to scoop into individually-portioned bags to have on hand for school lunches or on-the-go snacking. All of these recipes make 12 servings each.

Keep it crisp – if somehow you have leftover snack mix sitting around in a bowl for a few days that gets a little stale, crisp it back up in a 300 F oven for about 10 minutes.

How to Serve

Serve the mix straight from the oven when it’s still warm and fragrant, or at room temperature.

How to Store

Store the snack mix in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

gluten free chex mix in a bowl on a marble board with a red and white striped napkin sitting behind it

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make Chex Mix in the microwave or slow cooker instead?

Yes! While we prefer the oven method, you can also make this homemade Chex mix in the microwave or slow cooker if you don’t have oven space. For the slow cooker – add all of the ingredients to the slow cooker then toss to combine, and cook on low for 3 hours, making sure to stir every 45 minutes or so so that the mixture doesn’t burn. For the microwave, microwave the mix on high for 4-5 minutes, stirring every minute, until crisp.

How long is homemade Chex Mix good for?

Good question! Once your mix is cooked and cooled (completely!), you can store it in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Is it cheaper to make your own Chex Mix?

We think so! Though each individual ingredient may be pricier than a single bag of store-bought Chex mix, you’ll have WAY more mix than a single store-bought bag includes, and you’ll likely have leftovers of each ingredient to make another round of mix later on!