The Mediterranean Christmas Chex Mix is a very tasty snack. It is made with crispy Rice Chex cereal, chocolate, and peanut butter. You can keep it in a container for 2 months for the best result. It contains 23 g net carbs & 5 g protein in one serving. The Chex Mix is easily prepared in 45 minutes so, you can make it for a quick snack. Serve this Mediterranean Christmas Chex Mix with Sugar cookies, almond & strawberries.
STATS:
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Time for Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 5 minutes
- Chilling time: 30 minutes
- Serving size: 1 cup
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Course: Snack
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Servings: 8 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Microwave bowl
- Measuring cups
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
INGREDIENTS:
- 7 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- Half cup creamy peanut butter
- Quarter cup unsalted butter
INGREDIENT NOTES:
RICE CHEX CEREAL:
- They will make the bite for the snack tasty and crunchy. You can also use any crunchy square cereal as an alternative.
CHOCOLATE CHIPS:
- They will provide an extra chocolate taste in these snacks. You would also utilize the Dark chips which are also a good choice and give the best result.
PEANUT BUTTER:
- Peanut butter will make a chocolate topping creamy and soft The almond flour also works well in the recipe,
BUTTER:
- The unsalted butter will help the coating of the snack to turn brown. We would also use the coconut oil in the recipe as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Cover a baking sheet with the parchment paper and put the Rice Chex cereal in a bowl.
- Include the chocolate chips, peanut butter into a bowl
- Then heat it until the mixture turns smooth.
- Now add the melted chocolate mixture on the cereal and mix it gently.
- Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and let it cool until the chocolate coating will set.
- Finally, break it into the small pieces and serve.
TIPS:
- Mix the mixture softly so the cereal will not need to be crushed.
- Pick a good chocolate so the coating will turn smooth.
- Put the sprinkle on the wet chocolate so they will set easily.
- Let it wait to cool before you keep it store
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You can store it in a container for 2 months for the best taste.
FREEZER:
- You can also keep it in the freezer for 2 months.
FAQS:
Is it possible to make this recipe in advance?
- Yes, you can make it 2 days before and store it in the fridge.
Can I use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate?
- Yes, you can use dark chocolate. It works well and gives the mix a richer flavor
Can I give this as a Christmas gift?
- Yes, you can pack it in small bags for a Christmas gift.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 230 kcal
Total fat: 14 g
Protein: 5 g
Total carbs: 25 g
Fiber: 2 g
Net carbs: 23 g
Sugar: 13 g
Sodium: 180 mg