Lime Time Chex Mix

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Lime Time Chex Mix
30 min.
24
159kcal

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Get ready to elevate your snacking game with our delightful Lime Time Chex Mix! This vibrant and zesty treat is perfect for any occasion, whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a cozy movie night, or simply looking for a tasty pick-me-up. With its unique combination of crunchy cereals, savory pretzels, and a burst of lime flavor, this dairy-free snack is sure to please both kids and adults alike.

In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 24 people, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or potlucks. The bright green hue, enhanced by a touch of neon food coloring, adds a fun visual appeal that will catch everyone's eye. Plus, with only 159 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

The Lime Time Chex Mix features a delightful blend of Corn and Rice Chex cereals, complemented by the crunch of walnut halves and checkerboard-shaped pretzels. The secret to its irresistible flavor lies in the combination of lime-flavored gelatin and smooth white vanilla baking chips, creating a sweet and tangy coating that binds everything together. A sprinkle of coarse salt adds the perfect finishing touch, balancing the sweetness and enhancing the overall taste.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a snack that will have everyone coming back for more. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • cups corn chex corn chex®
  • cups rice chex rice chex®
  • teaspoons coarse salt (kosher or sea)
  • drops drop natural food coloring green
  • box gelatin mix (4-serving size)
  • 11 oz vanilla extract white
  • cup pretzels checkerboard-shaped
  • 24 servings salt to taste
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 1.5 cups walnut halves 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix cereals, walnuts and pretzels. In small bowl, stir salt and food color until color is evenly distributed.
  2. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, microwave baking chips uncovered on High 30 seconds. Stir; microwave 15 to 30 seconds longer or until chips can be stirred smooth. Stir in oil.
  3. Add gelatin; stir until well blended.
  4. Pour over cereal mixture; stirring until evenly coated.
  5. Spread on cookie sheet.
  6. Sprinkle with salt. Refrigerate uncovered about 5 minutes or until set. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts

Calories159kcal
Protein6.58%
Fat49.31%
Carbs44.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.29
Glycemic Load
2.23
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
6.2056522265725%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.2mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.61kcal
7.93%
Fat:7.3g
11.23%
Saturated Fat:0.84g
5.26%
Carbohydrates:14.7g
4.9%
Net Carbohydrates:13.84g
5.03%
Sugar:5.66g
6.28%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:501.9mg
21.82%
Alcohol:4.47g
100%
Alcohol %:15.02%
100%
Protein:2.19g
4.39%
Manganese:0.45mg
22.29%
Folate:63.31µg
15.83%
Iron:2.52mg
14.03%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.93%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.5%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.45%
Zinc:1.21mg
8.1%
Vitamin B3:1.56mg
7.81%
Copper:0.15mg
7.48%
Vitamin B12:0.37µg
6.24%
Phosphorus:45.33mg
4.53%
Vitamin K:4.5µg
4.29%
Magnesium:16.18mg
4.05%
Vitamin A:188.98IU
3.78%
Calcium:34.85mg
3.48%
Fiber:0.85g
3.41%
Selenium:1.87µg
2.67%
Potassium:73.22mg
2.09%
Vitamin C:1.67mg
2.02%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.83%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.66%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.26%