Homemade Chex Mix

I have been eyeing up the recipe on my Chex cereal box for a week or so now for what they call "Ultimate Snack Mix", which  is basically a homemade version of Chex Mix. Well, I am definitely a lover of Chex Mix and any thing that I can do homemade is a plus in my book. I love knowing what is actually going into my snacks and even being able to adjust or adapt a recipe to my liking. This recipe is definitely a fun one to do with kids and a perfect snack to bring along in the diaper bag.  Give it a try, it is rather simple to make.

Ingredients

- 1/4 cup of butter (I used salted butter, but you can use unsalted or even margarine if you prefer)

- 4 tsp of Worcestershire sauce

- 1 tsp of salt

- 1 tsp of garlic powder

-1/2 tsp of onion powder

- 1/4 tsp of sugar

- 7 cups of Chex cereal (you can use rice, corn, or wheat version or a mix of all of them)

- 1 cup of pretzels

- 1 cup of oyster crackers (you can also use cheese crackers, sesame sticks, or bagel chips)

Optional

- 1 cup of peanuts or cashews (I opted out this time)

1) Melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Then add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and sugar and mix. 

2) While the butter is melting measure out your cereal, pretzels, crackers, and your nuts (if using nuts) in a large bowl and blend together, then set aside.

3) After your butter and seasoning mixture is stirred slowly add your cereal mixture. Stir to coat evenly.

4) Place your bowl of coated ingredients in the microwave for 5 to 6 minutes on high, making sure to stir thoroughly ever 2 minutes, scrapping the sides and bottom of the bowl. After heating your mixture spread evenly on a paper towel lined baking sheet and allow to cool.

After your mixture has cooled it is finished and you can dig in; store the remaining in an air tight container.

If you prefer not to use the microwave to heat your mix, you can preheat your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit, prep your mixture the same way, then spread it on a baking sheet and bake for 1 hour, stirring ever 15 minutes.

You can adjust this recipe to your liking for your add ins and even your seasonings if you prefer; I do enjoy this recipe as is and so do my kiddos. I hope you get a chance to try this simple recipe.

Enjoy!!