Can't trust yourself around a big batch of Chex Mix? (Me neither!) This scaled down, small batch Chex Mix makes just enough for one or two.
My sons and husband had a pre-Christmas sleepover at their Grandparent’s house last weekend so my daughter and I had the run of the house. After putting her to bed I went a little wild…
By “a little wild” I mean I bought the Little Women double feature – Winona Ryder + Emma Watson versions – then watched them BOTH. In the same night!
Yeeep, Mama’s still got it!
Popcorn’s my usual go-to for movie watching but with it being the holiday season and all, I traded my popcorn for gluten free, Small Batch Chex Mix. ‘Tis the season!
My husband and I both grew up in families that were constantly churning out big batches of Chex Mix during the holiday season, and it’s something we both look forward to doing in our own home every year.
Crunchy, salty, and totally addicting. Too addicting! Anytime we make a batch we complain to each other the entire time about how we can’t stop eating it. Problem solved with this small batch recipe that makes just enough for two (or one!)
Small Batch Recipe Notes
- Gluten free pretzels get kind of brittle and stale-tasting if they’re mixed in with the other ingredients then cooked, so you’ll want to stir those in at the very end.
- I prefer using my 4 ingredient Homemade Seasoned Salt recipe in homemade Chex Mix. Make it once >> use it on EVERYTHING!
- This recipe cooks in under 3 minutes using the microwave, although you can use the traditional oven-bake method if you prefer. Instructions for both are in the recipe card below.
How to Make Small Batch Chex Mix
Start by combining equal parts Rice and Corn Chex in a microwave-safe bowl with gluten free O’s cereal and peanuts (I use Planter’s UNSALTED Dry Roasted Peanuts, which are gluten free).
In another bowl, combine melted butter with gluten free worcestershire sauce (at the time of this writing, 12/25, Lea & Perrins in the United States is gluten free,) homemade seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Pour over the dry ingredients then use a spatula to fold the ingredients until evenly coated.
Microwave the Chex Mix in 45 second increments, 3 times, stirring very well in between increments. Lastly, stir in gluten free pretzels then spread the Chex Mix out onto a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper to cool completely.
That’s all she wrote! I hope you and your small batch Chex Mix are VERY happy together! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups Rice Chex
- 1-1/2 cups Corn Chex
- 1/2 cup gluten free O’s cereal
- 1/4 cup peanuts
- 1-1/2 Tablespoons butter
- 4 teaspoons gluten free worcestershire sauce
- heaping 1/4 teaspoon homemade seasoned salt
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup gluten free pretzel twists, Snyders recommended
Directions
- Combine Chex cereals, O’s cereal, and peanuts in a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl then set aside.
- Add butter to a small, microwave-safe bowl then microwave until melted, 30 seconds. Add worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, onion powder, and garlic powder then stir to combine. Pour over dry ingredients then gently fold with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
- Microwave for 45 seconds then stir well. Microwave for 45 seconds two more times, stirring in between, then microwave for an additional 15 seconds (or so) if necessary. Add pretzels then stir to combine, and then spread Chex Mix onto a sheet of wax or parchment paper to cool completely. Store in an airtight container or Ziplock bag.
Notes
- Oven-Bake Method: Prepare recipe through step 2 then pour Chex Mix into a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes at 250 degrees, stirring every 10 minutes
Nutrition
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Can you please share which brand of gluten-free O’s cereal you use for this recipe? I haven’t found one that I even like as a cereal that compares to Cheerios, but I’m trying to avoid Cheerios due to the risk of cross-contamination and the use of bio-engineered food ingredients.
Nature’s Path used to have an unsweetened O’s cereal, that they discontinued. At this time, I use regular Cheerios.
Thanks for your response. I actually just bought a box of Whole O’s by Nature’s Path, which are very much still available. I’m not very fond of them as cereal with milk, but I plan to give them a try in Chex Mix!
Thanks this was AWESOME 💯😎👍 ME AND HUBBY LOVED IT! I liked how it wasn’t too much as we’re both back to being on calorie restricted diets for weight and yet the yearly TV mix is must! I’m an original IA gal too! Would Love the recipe for the pork tenderloin sandwich we used to eat but GF.
YAY!! So glad this was a hit with you both, Kathy!! I don’t personally have a recipe but this one looks like it could be easily adapted to be GF! https://www.iowapork.org/community/recipes/all-recipes/breaded-pork-tenderloin-sandwiches
I could eat Chex Mix all day long! Thanks for the tip on the pretzels.
SAME and, you bet! Happy holidays, Janet!
I am sitting here reading this as I am eating my “regular batch” chex mix. Actually, it’s a quadruple recipe ( don’t judge, we aren’t getting together for Christmas this year so I had to make lots to deliver, along with the Christmas gifts!) Seriously the best snack mix recipe I have ever made:)
HA! Absolutely no judgment here – ever!! That sounds fabulous!
I tried to watch the 1933 version of Little Women the other night when I just happened to come upon it while flipping channels. Ugh. I watched one scene and had to turn the channel.
Ooo, now I want to see it. ? What channel did you catch it on?
Thank you! Thank you! I just bought all the ingredients in my last grocery shop and fully intended to make an entire recipe. Since there only two of us here, I figured I’d suck it up and eat most of it. Not a good thing. Oddly enough, my mother never made this. But I have been thinking about trying it forever. I am going to make it this afternoon in the abbreviated version and will let you know what I think. Lol!
Perfect timing, Alene! I hope it was just enough for 2!
That’s my favorite of Little Women too! The other ones aren’t bad, but it’s hard to go wrong with all of the amazing actors in the 90’s version.
So true – WHAT a cast!!