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Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix

January 8, 2023 by Nick Quintero Leave a Comment

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This zesty gluten-free Chex Mix gets its ranch flavor from dried buttermilk and herbs such as garlic, dill, and chives. Heart-healthy almonds add a dose of good-for-you fats that satiate.

Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix

Do you remember Chex Mix? Did you have this as a snack growing up? It was such a popular snack, with pretzels and peanuts and sometimes even things like cashews and chocolate chips, depending on who's putting it together. Are you surprised they even still make Chex cereal? Are we asking too many questions? Ha!

Whatever your answer to these questions, this isn't your mom's Chex Mix. No way. Or not even your grandma's! This is a zesty, gluten-free Chex Mix for a new age! 

How to Make Zesty Gluten-Free Chex Mix

Chex Mix is easy to assemble, that's for sure. But this one takes on a ranch flavor. And it feels a little bit retro and also kinda grown up, too at the same time. All you need is gluten-free Chex and a big bowl to start. Keep in mind that all Chex cereals are gluten-free (rice and corn, we're looking at you), with the exception of the wheat version.

Toss it with some melted butter, dried buttermilk, gluten-free pretzels, and dried herbs such as dill and chives. A smidge of salt and garlic powder go a long way toward a really tasty snack. 'Cause sometimes you want fruit and veggies, and other times you want a savory, salty crunch-fest for a snack. 

Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix

Substitutions and Alterations

Anything that's tiny, salty, and gluten-free would work in this mix. But we're definitely partial to it as written.

  • Swap out other nuts if desired. Almonds are heart-healthy, but you could also use cashews or peanuts, or a combination of both. Or all three.
  • Turn this into a vegan snack by using a vegan butter such as Earth Balance or something similarly plant-based. Use a vegan-based dried buttermilk if need be.
  • People also sometimes add Cheerios or a similar round oat-based cereal to this recipe. They're gluten-free, naturally! (Did you know?)
  • Conversely, use whatever kind of pretzels you have on hand if you don't need this snack to be gluten-free.
Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix

Tips for Chex Mix

You can easily double or triple this recipe. Just make sure you've got enough rimmed baking sheets to accommodate the increase.

Of course, this is a great snack, but you might consider also giving some out as gifts around the holidays, or doubling the recipe when you're having a party. People will wonder how you got it to taste like ranch dressing, but without a bit of dressing in sight! 

If you have never used powdered buttermilk before, you can usually find it in the baking aisle. Barring that, it's available online. (But then again, what isn't?)

How to Store Zesty Gluten-Free Chex Mix

This tasty snack will keep in meal prep containers for 4 or 5 days. You'll want to store it at room temperature. It might be tempting to just put it all in one airtight container instead of prepping it, but unless you've got incredible willpower, prep it and forget it! 

READ MORE: Because snacks are life, try Candied Nut Mix for the Holidays (or anytime, really!)

Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix

Zesty Gluten-Free Chex Mix Ingredients:

  • 2 cups gluten-free Chex cereal
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free pretzels
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon powdered buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon dried chives 
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill 
  • ¼ teaspoon salt 
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix
Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix
Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix

Zesty Gluten-free Chex Mix

This crunchy snack mix is gluten-free with zesty ranch flavor made from dried buttermilk, dill, and chives. Heart-healthy almonds add a dose of good-for-you fats that satiate.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten free, snack, vegetarian
Servings: 4
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Nick Quintero

Ingredients

  • 2 cups gluten-free Chex cereal
  • 1 ½ cups gluten-free pretzels can use regular pretzels if not gluten free
  • ½ cup raw almonds
  • 3 tablespoon unsalted melted butter sub with vegan butter, if needed
  • 1 teaspoon powdered buttermilk use a vegan alternative, if needed
  • ½ teaspoon dried chives
  • ¼ teaspoon dried dill
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 250ºF and line a 9x13 rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add Chex cereal, pretzels, and almonds to a medium bowl. Stir together melted butter, buttermilk, salt, dill, chives, and garlic powder in a separate small bowl. Pour butter mixture over Chex mix and stir with a rubber spatula to coat.
  • Spread mixture evenly on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring after 15 minutes to make sure it's toasted evenly. Cool on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  • Divide Chex mix among 4 snack containers. Snack to your heart's content!

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Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g
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