Spicy Ranch Chex Mix

A crunchy, savory, and slightly spicy twist on the classic Chex Mix. Perfect for snacking!

Prep Time

10 minutes

Total Time

1 hour 10 minutes

Calories

330 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£1.55/serving

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Occasion:

Mood:

Light & Fresh•Healthy•Warming•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

3cupsRice Chex Cereal

£2.50

3cupsCorn Chex Cereal

£2.50

3cupsWheat Chex Cereal

£2.50

1cupPretzels(Small pretzel sticks or twists)

£0.75

1cupMixed Nuts(Optional, unsalted preferred)

£2.00

6tablespoonsButter(Melted. Can substitute with vegan butter.)

£0.60

1packetRanch Seasoning Mix(About 1 ounce)

£1.00

1teaspoonsHot Sauce(Add more for extra spice, use your favorite brand)

£0.20

1teaspoonGarlic Powder

£0.10

1teaspoonOnion Powder

£0.10

1tablespoonWorcestershire Sauce(Vegan Worcestershire sauce can be substituted.)

£0.15

Total Cost

£12.40

£1.55 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 250°F (120°C).
2.
In a large bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, pretzels, and mixed nuts (if using).
3.
In a separate small bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the ranch seasoning mix, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
4.
Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
5.
Spread the mixture in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
6.
Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even toasting and prevent burning.
7.
Remove from oven and let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (57g)

330 kcal / 1381 kJ

Carbs

32g

12% of RDA

Fat

20g

29% of RDA

Protein

16% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

3 g

3% of RDA

Sodium

650 mg

28% of RDA

Saturated Fat

7 g

35% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a sweeter variation, add a tablespoon of brown sugar to the butter mixture.

Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Cooking Equipment

Large bowl

Baking sheet

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Spicy Ranch Chex Mix

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