Chex School Fuel
Fuel your day with the ultimate snack mix: Chex School Fuel! This irresistible treat combines the light crunch of Rice Chex and Corn Chex cereals with salty mini pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, and a sweet caramel coating that ties it all together. Baked to golden perfection for that extra crispiness, this easy-to-make recipe is punctuated with colorful chocolate candies for a fun, kid-approved finish. Ready in just 20 minutes, this snack mix is perfect for school lunchboxes, after-school munchies, or road trips. With its blend of sweet and salty flavors, Chex School Fuel is the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 4 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Honey-roasted peanuts
- 1 cup Chocolate candies (e.g., M&M's)
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 cup Light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, mini pretzels, and honey-roasted peanuts. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the brown sugar and light corn syrup until the mixture is smooth and comes to a gentle boil.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm mixture over the cereal and pretzel mix in the large bowl. Use a spatula to gently fold and coat everything evenly.
Spread the coated mix in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet. It will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the mix back into a large bowl and gently fold in the chocolate candies.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6965 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 324.3 g | 416% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.6 g | 738% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 556 mg | 185% | |
| Sodium | 9191 mg | 400% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 924.4 g | 336% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.9 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 403.8 g | ||
| Protein | 85.2 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.9 mcg | 84% | |
| Calcium | 1684 mg | 130% | |
| Iron | 80.5 mg | 447% | |
| Potassium | 2231 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
