Pot o’ Gold Chex® Mix

Health score
3%
Pot o’ Gold Chex® Mix
15 min.
20
154kcal

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Get ready to indulge in a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion! Our Pot o’ Gold Chex® Mix is a whimsical and delicious snack that combines the crunch of cereals, the saltiness of pretzels, and the sweetness of candy-coated chocolates. This easy-to-make recipe is not only quick, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish, but it also serves up to 20 people, making it ideal for parties, game nights, or simply as a fun family snack.

The magic of this Chex® mix lies in its unique blend of flavors and textures. The combination of Corn Chex® and Lucky Charms® cereals creates a satisfying crunch, while the dry-roasted peanuts add a nutty richness. The sweet and buttery coating, enhanced with a hint of baking soda, gives the mix a delightful caramelized finish that will have everyone coming back for more. And let’s not forget the vibrant green mini candy-coated milk chocolate candies that add a pop of color and sweetness, making this mix not just tasty but visually appealing as well!

Whether you’re looking for a fun snack to munch on during a movie marathon or a festive treat to share at a gathering, Pot o’ Gold Chex® Mix is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, and let’s create a pot of gold that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter 
  • 0.3 cup m&m candies green mini
  • cups corn chex corn chex®
  • cups lucky cereal lucky charms®
  • tablespoons plus 
  • cup roasted peanuts 
  • 1.5 cups pretzel twists ( 65 twists)

Equipment

  • bowl
  • aluminum foil
  • microwave
  • measuring cup

Directions

  1. In large microwavable bowl, place cereals, pretzels and peanuts; set aside.
  2. In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave brown sugar, butter and corn syrup uncovered on High about 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute, until melted and smooth. Stir in baking soda until dissolved.
  3. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  4. Microwave uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring and scraping bowl every 30 seconds, just until cereal begins to brown. Cool 5 minutes; stir in candies.
  5. Spread on waxed paper to cool; break into bite-size pieces.
  6. Place in gold foil baking cups if desired. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories154kcal
Protein8.13%
Fat39.27%
Carbs52.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.6
Glycemic Load
2.36
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.002174001673%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:153.86kcal
7.69%
Fat:7.02g
10.8%
Saturated Fat:2.47g
15.47%
Carbohydrates:21.16g
7.05%
Net Carbohydrates:19.83g
7.21%
Sugar:11.67g
12.96%
Cholesterol:6.49mg
2.16%
Sodium:169.84mg
7.38%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.27g
6.54%
Folate:88.45µg
22.11%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.6%
Vitamin B3:3.59mg
17.93%
Iron:2.8mg
15.55%
Vitamin B6:0.29mg
14.5%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.37%
Zinc:1.91mg
12.72%
Vitamin B2:0.18mg
10.86%
Vitamin B12:0.64µg
10.72%
Vitamin A:380IU
7.6%
Calcium:57.97mg
5.8%
Phosphorus:58.04mg
5.8%
Fiber:1.33g
5.34%
Magnesium:19.9mg
4.97%
Copper:0.08mg
3.78%
Selenium:2.22µg
3.17%
Vitamin C:2.6mg
3.15%
Potassium:93.87mg
2.68%
Vitamin D:0.38µg
2.53%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.69%