This Gluten Free Chex Mix is easy and packed with flavor. A couple changes takes this classic snack mix and turns it dairy free and vegan. You will love it!
Chex Mix is such a popular snack food! Whether you make it yourself or buy it from the store- chances are you've had it at some point in your life. Homemade if definitely my favorite though and this coconut oil one is the best! I love taking popular recipes and swapping out ingredients to make it allergy friendly so everyone can enjoy.
Gluten Free Chex Mix Ingredients
Rice chex- this is the kind I always use, but corn chex could also be used. This is naturally gluten free which is great
Gluten free pretzels- there are lots of brands now, I typically use FitJoy twists, but use your favorite.
Mixed nuts- I use salted, but lightly salted would be good too. This is an ingredient that can be swapped. If you prefer peanuts, you can use all those, or just whatever you have on hand.
Coconut oil or vegan butter- Either can be used. This is melted on the stove before drizzling over the dry ingredients. Both of these keep it dairy free and vegan, but the butter will add a buttery flavor. Make sure to use the sticks of vegan butter as the tubs have a high water content.
Coconut aminos- The original calls for Worcestershire sauce, but I decided I wanted to use Coconut Aminos. If you're not familiar with coconut aminos, it is a savory sauce that is slightly sweeter and less salty than soy sauce. You can find it at any grocery store by the soy sauce. It works so great in this recipe- it balances perfect with the season salt and garlic and onion. It is so delicious! Also, using coconut oil and coconut aminos is what keeps it vegan.
Seasonings- a mix of seasoning salt, onion powder and garlic powder are mixed together and sprinkled over the mixture after the butter is poured on.
Making the Chex Mix
- Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- Melt the vegan butter or coconut oil in a small pan until melted, add the coconut aminos and seasonings and pour over the dry ingredients.
- Stir to evenly coat and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
One important part of this recipe is to stir it every 15 minutes. This ensures all the pieces get cooked evenly and there are no burned Chex. I know there are recipes that call for the microwave and can be made in under 10 minutes, but I don’t think they are even close as good as the traditional oven method. This is how I have always done it and the results are always great. And an added bonus- your house will smell amazing while it’s cooking. It’s one of the best parts in my opinion.
If you like the original chex mix, then you will love this version! Crunchy, salty, and irresistible!
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Gluten Free Chex Mix
Ingredients
- 9 cups rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups gluten free pretzel twists
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- ½ cup melted coconut oil*
- ¼ cup coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon season salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chex, pretzels, and nuts. Mix and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 250° and line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, coconut aminos, season salt, onion powder and garlic powder. Pour over the chex mixture and toss until evenly coated. A spatula works great for that.
- Dump on the sheet tray and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Let cool then store in airtight container.
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Cherise says
This Chex mix is the bomb! Hubby loved and we are still making batches of it. We do change the spices
Liz Tiger says
This is delicious!! I didn't have gluten free pretzels so used shoestring potatoes instead as well as gluten free Worcestershire sauce rather than the aminos, and it worked out great! My girls and I are making another batch right now for a Christmas Eve snack.
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks for trying my recipe, Liz! I love the shoestring potato ides- yum! So glad you are enjoying my recipe!
PattyStone says
Thanks! I need to make up a batch and happen to have the same ingredients on hand. I can hardly wait for tomorrow to arrive so I can get started. Thanx for sharing!
Jessica DeMay says
You're welcome, Patty! Hope you enjoy!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Always a favorite Jessica! Perfect for a crowd!
Jessica DeMay says
Thanks, Mary Ann!