This Sweet and Salty Snack Mix recipe is easy to make & ready in just 15 minutes, making it just the right thing for satisfying that salty-sweet craving. It is perfect for any occasion – parties, game day & more.
Those that know me know that I’m all about the snacks. I will take snacks over a meal 100% of the time.
So it should be no surprise that recipes like this sweet snack mix are often served around here. We love it because not only does it satisfy the cravings for everyone – but it is crazy easy to make too.
You really can’t go wrong with this one. Just a few minutes to toss it altogether and you have something that everyone loves.
Plus it is super easy to adapt, depending on what you happen to be craving at the time. You can pretty much toss in all your favorite munchy snacks and it is delicious.
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Here are some commonly asked questions
What is the best way to store leftover snack mix?
Just keep it in an airtight container at room temperature. Ours never lasts longer than a couple of days max – but I think you could get at least 3-4 days out of it.
Can I use a sugar substitute?
I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Sweet and Salty Snack Mix?
- Combine the rice cereal, corn cereal, golden graham cereal, mixed nuts, almonds, and coconut in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Heat over medium and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Boil for 2 minutes – stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and then pour over the cereal mixture.
- Toss with a large spoon to thoroughly coat before serving.
Can I use a vanilla substitute instead of vanilla extract?
Yes. Vanilla essence does not provide quite the same flavor as regular vanilla extract. However, it is a good alternative.
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Can this recipe be cut in half?
Oh of course! This recipe is easy to reduce if you only need a little bit.
Should I use salted or unsalted butter?
This is really a personal preference. Because we are making this with the intention of having a salty and sweet combination – I like to use salted butter.
However, if the salt in the mixed nuts is enough for you – you can use unsalted butter for this recipe.
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To make Sweet Chex Mix you will need…
- Rice Chex Cereal
- Corn Chex Cereal
- Golden Grahams cereal
- sweetened shredded coconut
- mixed nuts – salted
- slivered almonds
- granulated sugar
- light corn syrup
- butter – salted
- vanilla extract
Can I change out the ingredients?
Of course! I like to swap the cereals using Cinnamon Toast Crunch, wheat Chex, cinnamon Chex, Golden Crisp, Cheerios, Captain Crunch or chocolate Chex cereal.
You can also add things like chocolate chips, M&M’s, raisins, yogurt covered raisins, and so many other treats too. Just make sure that the mixture has mostly cooled before adding chocolate to keep it from melting too much.
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Products I love when making this snack mix recipe…
This sweet and salty snack mix recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made sweet Chex mix before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this snack recipe.
- Golden Grahams cereal
- sweetened shredded coconut
- mixed nuts – salted
- granulated sugar
- vanilla extract
- mixing bowl
- spatulas
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Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 3-4 cups Corn Chex Cereal
- 3-4 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1½ cups mixed nuts – salted
- 1 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- ¾ cup butter – salted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the rice cereal, corn cereal, golden graham cereal, mixed nuts, almonds, and coconut in a large bowl. Toss to combine. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Heat over medium and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Boil for 2 minutes – stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and then pour over the cereal mixture.
- Toss with a large spoon to thoroughly coat before serving.
Notes
- If you want the mixture less sticky – use 4 cups each of the cereal.
- You can use unsalted butter if desired.
- You can use salted or unsalted nuts.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
