Description
A festive and sweet no-bake Valentine Chex Mix made with crunchy cereal, pretzels, candy-coated chocolates, and drizzled with white chocolate. Perfect for parties, gift bags, or snacking with loved ones.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice or Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzels
- 12 oz white chocolate or vanilla candy melts
- 1 cup Valentine-colored candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
- 1 cup conversation heart candies (optional)
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Place Chex cereal and pretzels in a large mixing bowl.
- Melt white chocolate or candy melts in the microwave in 20-second intervals or use a double boiler until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over cereal and pretzels, gently stirring until evenly coated.
- Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle with candy-coated chocolates, conversation hearts, and sprinkles.
- Let mixture cool and set completely, about 10 minutes.
- Break into pieces and serve or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Add freeze-dried strawberries for a fruity twist.Include almonds, peanuts, or cashews for a nutty version.Drizzle with milk or dark chocolate for extra richness.For a gluten-free mix, use gluten-free pretzels and cereal.Package in treat bags for Valentine’s gifts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2mg