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Strawberry Lemonade Chex Mix

Strawberry Lemonade Chex Mix: A Refreshing Snack Delight

Strawberry Lemonade Chex Mix is a vibrant and refreshing snack perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Chex Mix
  • 4.5 cups Chex cereal Corn Chex recommended
  • 1 cup white melting wafers
  • cup powdered sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries can swap with blueberries or raspberries
  • 1 packet True Lemon powder or use crystallized lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest can replace with lime or orange zest

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • ziplock bags
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix 4½ cups of Chex cereal, then in a ziplock bag, combine ⅓ cup powdered sugar and ground freeze-dried strawberries. Shake well to blend.
  3. Melt 1 cup of white melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl for 1-2 minutes. Pour over the Chex cereal and mix to coat.
  4. Transfer coated cereal into the ziplock bag with strawberry sugar, seal, and shake to coat evenly.
  5. In a separate bowl, add the remaining 4½ cups of Chex. In a ziplock bag, mix remaining powdered sugar, True Lemon powder, and lemon zest. Shake thoroughly.
  6. Melt the remaining white melting wafers and mix in lemon zest before pouring over the second batch of Chex. Stir to coat.
  7. Transfer the second batch into the lemon sugar mixture in the ziplock bag, seal, and shake to coat.
  8. Spread both mixes onto the baking sheets to cool completely before mixing them in a large bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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