Valentine Chex Mix Recipe

Say I love you with a batch of this delicious Valentine Chex Mix! Snag the recipe and make it for your sweetheart today!

The kids have Valentine’s Parties coming up soon at school, so I thought I would start thinking about sweet treats now.  I love Valentines Day because it is all about love and kindness.  There is nothing kinder than making a yummy treat for your friends and family like this tasty Valentines Day Chex Mix.

This yumminess is like chex mix married muddy buddies.  It is such a tasty treat, I dare you to eat just a little bit! My kids mixed in sprinkles, conversation hearts, and red M&MS.  However, you could mix in any red and pink candies….they came up with a list, just in case you needed some help.

Valentine Chex Mix Candy Mix In Ideas

• Red M&Ms
• Twizzler Bites (not gluten free)
• Red Skittles
• Conversation hearts
• Red & Pink Runts
• Red & Pink Jelly Beans
• Peppermints
• Red & Pink Mike & Ikes
• Valentine candy corn
• Nerds

You need to mix up a batch of this and give it a try! It’s so good!

Valentine Chex Mix

Print Rate Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 2 minutes

Total Time 12 minutes

Servings :8 -10 cups

Ingredients

• 4-5 cups Rice Chex® cereal (gluten free)
• 1/2 cup white vanilla baking chips
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 4-5 Cups Popcorn
• 1/2 cup red (white and pink candy-coated chocolate candies or other type of holiday candy)
• 1/4 cup red or pink sprinkles
• 1/2 cup conversation hearts candies (optional)

Instructions

• In large bowl, place cereal.
• In small microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips and peanut butter uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until melted and smooth.
• Pour peanut butter mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
• Place the cereal mixture in 1-gallon food-storage plastic bag. Add powdered sugar. Seal bag; shake until well coated. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool, about 15 minutes.
• In a large bowl mix candy, sprinkles, popcorn and finished chex. Serve in individual bowls and store the rest in an airtight containerTips
• Bag this in individual bags and decorate with ribbon for gifts or party favors.
• Change this up for any holiday by changing the mix ins.

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Amanda Carlisle

Amanda is a busy mom of 3 that is constantly on the lookout for shortcuts to add more happiness to the day. She loves creating recipes, printables, DIY, and sharing family fun tips with you.