Looking for a fun and easy Easter treat? This homemade Easter Chex Mix is a colorful, sweet, and salty snack that’s perfect for spring celebrations!
Made with crunchy Chex cereal, pretzels, pastel M&M’s, peanuts and white chocolate, this no-bake treat comes together in minutes.
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Just like our Spring Flower Pretzels, whether you’re making this for an Easter party, gifting it in treat bags, or enjoying it at home, this Spring Chex Mix is sure to be a hit!
It’s light, crunchy, and full of festive colors, plus, you can easily customize it with your favorite mix-ins.
Love these treats? Be sure to save our Valentine’s Muddy Buddies and St Patrick’s Puppy Chow for those celebrations too.
Recipe Highlights
- Quick & Easy: No baking required, just mix, drizzle, and enjoy!
- Sweet & Salty: A perfect balance of flavors in every bite.
- Festive & Fun: The pastel colors make it great for Easter and springtime.
- Customizable: Swap ingredients to match your taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients
- Chex cereal: The crispy base that holds everything together.
- Pretzels: Adds a salty crunch to balance the sweetness.
- White chocolate: This will work as a binder.
- Peanuts: adds to the crunch. Leave it out if you have allergies.
- Easter M&M’s: Pastel chocolate candies for a festive touch.
- Spring Sprinkles
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How to make Easter Chex mix
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, and peanuts.
Melt the Ghirardelli wafers in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
Pour the melted wafers over the cereal mixture and fold until evenly coated.
Add the M&M’s
Gently mix in the m&ms, spread the mixture onto the baking sheet and add sprinkles if desired.
Let set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes or refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Once firm, break into pieces and serve or package for later. Enjoy!
Variations
The best part about making homemade Chex Mix or puppy chow is that you can mix and match with your favorite add-ins! Besides the ones used in this recipe, here are some of our top picks:
- Butterscotch Chips: A sweet caramel-like twist.
- Mini Reese’s Pieces: For a peanut butter and chocolate combo.
- Shredded Coconut: Adds a light, tropical touch.
- Popcorn: A fun, airy crunch.Golden Grahams Cereal: A hint of honey and graham cracker flavor.
- Crushed Oreos: For extra chocolatey goodness.
- Marshmallows
Set up your dessert table
Serve alongside Easter cupcakes or sugar cookies.
Package in clear treat bags with pastel ribbons for party favors.
How to store
Store Easter Chex Mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, keep it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
Helpful Tips
- Melt chocolate carefully. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Stir the cereal, pretzels, and nuts into the melted wafers first before adding the M&Ms or sprinkles. This allows the coating to cool slightly, preventing the M&Ms from losing their color.
- Use fresh ingredients. Stale cereal or pretzels can affect the texture.
- Customize the mix. Add nuts, dried fruit, or coconut flakes for variety.
- White chocolate chips or almond bark can be used in place of Ghirardelli melting wafers.
FAQs
Yes! Milk or dark chocolate works if you prefer a true chocolate flavor. However, I think the white chocolate gives a better spring color.
Up to a week ahead, just store it in an airtight container.
Yes! Stir a little melted peanut butter into the white chocolate for extra flavor.
Use clear treat bags tied with a ribbon, or fill small jars for a cute presentation.
Yes! Use gluten-free Chex cereal and pretzels.
More Easter treats
- Lemon cake balls.
- White chocolate pretzel bark.
- Check out all our Home Cooked Recipes
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This Easter Chex Mix is a must-try for the season! Whether you’re serving it at a party, packing it as a gift, or just enjoying a sweet snack, this easy no-bake treat will bring a festive touch to your Easter celebrations.
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Homemade Easter Chex mix recipe
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Double boiler (or microwave)
Ingredients
- 3 cups Honey nut Chex cereal
- 2 cups Honey nut Cheerios
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzels
- 1 ½ cups salted peanuts
- 15 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers
- 10 ounce Pastel milk chocolate m&ms
- Spring sprinkles mix (optional)
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the Chex, Cheerios, mini pretzels, and salted peanuts.
- Place the Ghirardelli melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals on a low or defrost setting, stirring after each round, until smooth and fully melted.
- Pour the melted wafers over the cereal mixture. Gently fold with a spatula or spoon until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the M&M’s and mix lightly.
- Spread the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. If using sprinkles, add them now.
- Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until set. To speed up the process, refrigerate for about 10 minutes.
- Once firm, break it into smaller pieces and serve in a bowl or divide into treat bags. Enjoy!
Notes
- Stir the cereal, pretzels, and nuts into the melted wafers first before adding the M&Ms or sprinkles. This allows the coating to cool slightly, preventing the M&Ms from losing their color.
- Feel free to customize with different cereals, nuts, or pretzel shapes. You can also mix in granola, plain popcorn, or mini marshmallows for added texture.
- White chocolate chips or almond bark can be used in place of Ghirardelli melting wafers.
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