Critter Crunch
Get ready to delight your taste buds with Critter Crunch, a no-bake snack mix that’s equal parts sweet, salty, and irresistibly crunchy! This easy recipe combines the satisfying crunch of Chex cereal and pretzel sticks with the sweetness of mini marshmallows and chocolate chips, all lightly coated in a luscious homemade honey-butter glaze. It's customizable, too—add peanuts for a nutty twist or swap them for sunflower seeds to make it allergy-friendly. Ready in just 15 minutes, this kid-approved treat is perfect for snack time, road trips, or as a party mix for gatherings. Make-ahead convenience meets everyone’s favorite flavors in this simple yet incredibly addictive recipe. Don’t forget to bookmark this one—Critter Crunch will quickly become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
- 2 cups Pretzel sticks
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- 1 cup Peanuts (optional, or substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex cereal, pretzel sticks, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and peanuts (or sunflower seeds). Set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the honey and brown sugar to the melted butter. Stir continuously and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for 1 minute.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl.
Using a large spatula, gently toss the mixture until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Spread the mixture out on a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Let it cool for 20–30 minutes to allow the honey mixture to set.
Once cooled, break apart any large clusters and transfer the Critter Crunch to a serving bowl or an airtight storage container.
Serve immediately or store for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 169.3 g | 217% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.5 g | 288% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 33 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 9721 mg | 423% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 875.2 g | 318% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.6 g | 184% | |
| Total Sugars | 264.5 g | ||
| Protein | 100.3 g | 201% | |
| Vitamin D | 16.1 mcg | 80% | |
| Calcium | 1397 mg | 107% | |
| Iron | 60.0 mg | 333% | |
| Potassium | 2995 mg | 64% | |
*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.
