This gluten-free Chex mix is the perfect party snack. Just like the classic, it’s salty, savory, crunchy, and so easy to make!
Looking to make your favorite party mix gluten-free? You’re in the right place!
Homemade Chex mix is one of those party food favorites that always disappears quickly. It’s easy to see why people love it: It’s the ideal combination of salty, savory crunch that hits all the right notes.
We love making it for special occasions like New Year’s Eve. It makes a great addition to to your next party, game day, or road trip.
Video: See how to make it!
This gluten-free version requires little effort, can be made ahead, and is great for taking on the go. I can’t imagine you’ll have leftover snack mix for long—but if you do, know that it makes a great snack for kids’ lunches! It’s just as delicious as traditional chex mix!
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Why You’ll LOVE this Recipe
- Comes together quickly
- Easy party or game day snack
- Delicious flavor and texture
- Portable, gluten-free snack
For more gluten-free snacks try this best ever bbq nachos, hot artichoke dip, gluten-free stuffed mushrooms or this dairy-free artichoke dip!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are a few notes on key ingredients in this snack mix. All the ingredients should be easy to find at most grocery stores!
- Chex cereal: You can get creative with your cereal mixture, but of course, make sure you’re choosing gluten-free options. I personally love the combination of Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and Cherrios.
- Simple Mills Farmhouse Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers: I love that these crackers are made with wholesome ingredients and add a cheesy twist to the mix. They’re a great alternative to bagel chips! You can use any gluten-free crackers you like. UPDATE: Lately I’ve been breaking up the crackers a bit before adding them to the mix!
- Gluten-Free Pretzels: I like Snyder’s Gluten-Free Mini Pretzels the best!
- Butter: Who doesn’t love butter? In my opinion, this is one of the most essential ingredients because it adds depth and crispiness to every bite! You can even use vegan butter if you’d like.
- Worcestershire Sauce: This is another one of those key ingredients that delivers more complexity to the spice mix. Don’t skip it! Lea & perrins brand is gluten-free in the US. Check out this article on is Worcestershire sauce gluten-free?
How to Make Gluten-Free Chex Mix
Make the Mix
- Preheat the oven to 250F.
- Toss together the ingredients for the mix in a large bowl. (Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cherrios, pretzels, crackers, and peanuts.)
- Pour the mix into a large roasting pan, baking dish, or oversized baking sheet.
Make the Sauce
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over the stove or in the microwave using a microwave-safe bowl.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, white or brown sugar, cayenne pepper, and hot sauce.
- Whisk to combine.
Bake the Homemade Chex Mix
- Drizzle the melted butter mixture over the cereal mixture in the roasting pan or baking sheet.
- Toss well to evenly coat.
- Bake for one hour, tossing the mixture and creating an even layer every 15 minutes.
- Let the mix cool before serving. Enjoy!
Storage Instructions
This delicious snack mix can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
Gluten-Free Chex Mix FAQs
Most Chex cereals are gluten-free, but it’s important to double-check the box before purchasing at the grocery store. Wheat Chex is not gluten-free, and neither are the bagel chips found in the original Chex mix.
Most Worcestershire sauces are gluten-free, however not all are. Outside of the the US many are made with malt vinegar that is derived from the gluten-containing grain barley. Be sure to check to the label! Lea and Perrins Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free. Check out this article on is Worcestershire sauce gluten-free?
The Chex spice packets are not labeled as gluten-free. However, it does not include any gluten-containing ingredients. It does contain corn, soy and MSG.
The homemade seasonings blend in this recipe is delicious and easy to make. There’s no reason you have to miss out on chex mix if you have celiac disease!
Tips for the BEST Homemade Chex Mix
- Bake this chex mix on a low temperature for toasty flavor.
- You can add hot sauce for an spicy gluten-free chex mix!
- This gluten-free snack mix can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or big bowl with a lid for up to one week.
- You can definitely cut this recipe in half to make a smaller amount for personal snacking!
- Don’t want to turn on the oven? You can make this recipe in the air fryer, too!
- Consider making this homemade chex mix recipe a couple days ahead of time, then pull it out for movie night, family game night, or game day.
This is a recipe your whole family will love! If you try it, be sure to leave a comment and rating below. I’d love to hear from you!
More Gluten-Free Recipes
Gluten-Free Chex Mix (Easy Snack Mix!)
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Ingredients
For the mix:
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups gluten-free O's cereal
- 2 cups gluten-free mini pretzel twists
- 1 4.25oz box Simple Mills Farmhouse Almond Flour Crackers (I use cheddar or original)
- 1 cup peanuts
For the sauce:
- ½ cup butter melted (vegan butter works great!)
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt I recommend Lawry’s
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sugar optional
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon tabasco or hot pepper sauce optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250F. In a large roasting pan toss together the ingredients for the mix (Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, crackers and peanuts).
- In a small mixing bowl combine the melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, cayenne pepper and hot sauce. Whisk to combine.
- Drizzle the butter mixture over cereal mixture in the roasting pan and toss well to evenly coat.
- Bake for 1 hour, tossing the mixture every 15 minutes.
- Let the Chex mix cool before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- This gluten-free snack mix can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week.
- You can definitely cut this recipe in half to make a smaller amount for personal snacking!
- Don’t want to turn on the oven? You can make this recipe in the air fryer, too!
- Consider making the recipe a couple days ahead of time, then pull it out for movie night, family game night, or game day.
My new favorite snack! Love how easy it is to make.
I recently was diagnosed with a gluten allergy, and finding good recipes to swap out for my old favorites has been a challenge. So glad I found your site and this recipe!
Good luck with starting eating gluten-free! I’m glad the recipes have been helpful so far!
Literally the best snack ever!!! I am snacking on it right now, because you can’t only have a little. SO good!! Thanks for posting!
I made this snack at our last family gathering, they loved it! It was a crowd favorite. Highly recommended!
I’ve made this twice in the last week- it never lasts long in my house!
This was DELICIOUS! I needed a snack for game-night that our gluten-free guests could enjoy and this was a hit! Thank you!