This Valentine’s Day Chex Mix Recipe is super simple and full of flavor. It’s also really fun for the kids to help with, especially when adding the Valentine’s candy!
You will need:
- 6  cups  Rice Chex
- 1 cup grated coconut
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup M&M’s
- 1 cup heart candy
- sprinkles (optional)
For the sauce you will need:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup Light Karo syrup
- 1 stick butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Rice Chex Gluten Free Cereal 18 oz Box
Trader Joe’s Raw Sliced AlmondsSnyder’s of Hanover Pretzels, Snap, 0.92 Ounce, 10 Count, Net Wt. 9.2 OunceClassic Conversation Hearts – 2 Lbs.Karo Light Corn Syrup, 16 fl oz
In a large bowl, mix together, cereal, coconut, nuts, pretzels, and Valentine’s candy. Set aside to make sauce.
In a medium sauce pan add, sugar, butter and Karo. Over medium heat slowing melt butter and blend ingredients together. Stir while heating.  Once it comes to a boil cook for 2 minutes. Take off heat add Vanilla, Pour over the top of cereal mixture in bowl, stir till all cereal is well coated.
Next pour mix on a greased cookie sheet, and top with sprinkles if you want. Let cool, then store in zip lock bag, and enjoy!
This would even make a great Valentine’s Day treat for classrooms. Just scoop some of the mix into baggies and tie with a ribbon.
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kentuckygal50 says
Yes please! :O) I’d worry about going through the whole recipe myself but luckily I have four helper-snackers at home! :O)
Jennifer H says
LOL That’s good!
@SensiblySara says
That looks really good! But I’d leave the coconut out and add a dash of paprika! 😉
Ashley says
This looks great!! Saving this recipe 🙂
Jennifer H says
Great! Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy
Heather @ Work from Home with Kids says
This looks delicious! I’d have to pick out the candy hearts. I don’t know why but I couldn’t ever eat them… the chocolate however i can TOTALLY do!
Stephanie Person says
YUMMY!! So easy too. Thanks for sharing!
Donna Chaffins says
Yeah, I would pick out the candy hearts, but this looks so YUMMY! And easy!
MommysBundle says
Love chex mix – and this sounds super yummy for Vday! Will have to give it a try. 🙂 – Ana
cindy says
what a great idea and it’s so pretty 🙂
Jennifer H says
Thank you Cindy 🙂
Karen says
thaat’s a sweet treat that is also gluten free! Yay!
Jennifer H says
yep! 🙂
Sarah Marturano says
I make this too for Easter and Christmas and love it! So tasty!
Lauren says
This looks so delicious AND cute! I love that you incorporated the conversation hearts!
Jen says
My girls would gobble this up. Super cute too!
Kat B. says
This looks delicious and so colorful!
misstywatson says
This looks sinfully good! Yum!
Anne says
This is so pretty, my kids would love it!
Megan @ That Neat Blog says
I love chex mix so much. This is definitely going on my list of things to make for Valentine’s Day!
Shayna says
What a great treat for a Valentine’s Day party 🙂
Jess says
Looks awesome!
Karen Glatt says
This looks like such a cute and delicious Valentines recipe to make for my family. I like everything that is in this recipe, and I would serve it when my family comes over!
Bridget says
My kids are allergic to peanut butter – thank you for a recipe that can enjoy!
Angela Crisp says
Looks good!! Mmm
Janet W. says
This looks delicious! My grandsons would love this as a special treat!
Shirley says
Just made this. It’s very tasty but is a little sticky. Is it supposed to be sticky?
Jennifer says
Hi Shirley, yes it will be a bit due to the karo syrup. 🙂