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
atYes 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
atLOL That’s good!
@SensiblySara says
atThat looks really good! But I’d leave the coconut out and add a dash of paprika! 😉
Ashley says
atThis looks great!! Saving this recipe 🙂
Jennifer H says
atGreat! Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy
Heather @ Work from Home with Kids says
atThis 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
atYUMMY!! So easy too. Thanks for sharing!
Donna Chaffins says
atYeah, I would pick out the candy hearts, but this looks so YUMMY! And easy!
MommysBundle says
atLove chex mix – and this sounds super yummy for Vday! Will have to give it a try. 🙂 – Ana
cindy says
atwhat a great idea and it’s so pretty 🙂
Jennifer H says
atThank you Cindy 🙂
Karen says
atthaat’s a sweet treat that is also gluten free! Yay!
Jennifer H says
atyep! 🙂
Sarah Marturano says
atI make this too for Easter and Christmas and love it! So tasty!
Lauren says
atThis looks so delicious AND cute! I love that you incorporated the conversation hearts!
Jen says
atMy girls would gobble this up. Super cute too!
Kat B. says
atThis looks delicious and so colorful!
misstywatson says
atThis looks sinfully good! Yum!
Anne says
atThis is so pretty, my kids would love it!
Megan @ That Neat Blog says
atI love chex mix so much. This is definitely going on my list of things to make for Valentine’s Day!
Shayna says
atWhat a great treat for a Valentine’s Day party 🙂
Jess says
atLooks awesome!
Karen Glatt says
atThis 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
atMy kids are allergic to peanut butter – thank you for a recipe that can enjoy!
Angela Crisp says
atLooks good!! Mmm
Janet W. says
atThis looks delicious! My grandsons would love this as a special treat!
Shirley says
atJust made this. It’s very tasty but is a little sticky. Is it supposed to be sticky?
Jennifer says
atHi Shirley, yes it will be a bit due to the karo syrup. 🙂