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    Savory Vegan Chex Mix

    Dec 6, 2015 by Kaitlin

    This easy homemade Vegan Chex Mix recipe is made with savory flavors of onion, garlic, and smoked paprika. Great for snacks, parties, holidays, and beyond!

    Vegan chex mix with pretzels in a small bowl

    Vegan Chex Mix is a tasty snack for watching games, holiday parties, road trips, and more.

    This flavorful version is made with bold flavors of onion, garlic, and smoked paprika. It's crunchy, savory, and so delicious!

    Plus it comes together with only about 5 minutes of preparation.

    This blend can also be made gluten free. Simply use gluten free pretzels and tamari.

    Vegan chex mix ingredients in a bowl before mixing

    How to Make Vegan Chex Mix

    Important note: It was kindly brought to my attention that General Mill's Chex cereals in the U.S. contain D3 which is typically derived from lanolin (sheep's wool). Therefore it's not 100% vegan (as of this writing).

    So if you are in the U.S. be sure to look for an alternative, vegan-friendly chex-like cereal for this recipe.

    Small bowl of chex mix

    For more inspiration, browse all vegan side dish recipes.

    Vegan chex mix with pretzels in a small bowl

    Savory Vegan Chex Mix

    This easy homemade Chex Mix is made with savory flavors of onion, garlic, and smoked paprika.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 hour
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Author: Kaitlin - The Garden Grazer
    Course: Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free Option, Vegan
    Servings: 9 (1 cup servings)

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups corn chex cereal
    • 3 cups rice chex cereal
    • 1 1/2 cup pretzels (GF if desired)
    • 1 1/2 cup mixed nuts
    • 6 Tbsp. vegan butter (I like Miyoko's brand)
    • 1 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
    • 1 tsp. onion powder
    • 1 tsp. garlic powder
    • 3/4 tsp. smoked paprika
    • 1/4 tsp. salt (more/less to taste)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 250°F (121°C).
    • In a very large mixing bowl, add chex, pretzels, and nuts.
    • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. When melted, add tamari, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Stir. (Feel free to test the salt level by dipping one of the chex.)
    • Immediately after stirring the butter mixture, pour it over the chex mix.
    • Gently stir for 1-2 minutes to thoroughly combine.
    • Place on a baking pan, and spread evenly.
    • Bake for about 1 hour (or more if desired), stirring every 15 minutes.
    • Let cool and store in an airtight container.

    Notes

    Vegan cereal: Be sure to find a vegan-friendly Chex-style cereal.
    For gluten-free: Use GF pretzels and GF tamari.

    Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

    Nutrition Facts
    Savory Vegan Chex Mix
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    319
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    19
    g
    29
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    25
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    6
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    8
    g
    Potassium
     
    251
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    31
    g
    10
    %
    Fiber
     
    4
    g
    17
    %
    Sugar
     
    2
    g
    2
    %
    Protein
     
    9
    g
    18
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    939
    IU
    19
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    5
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    97
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    8
    mg
    44
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Unknown

      May 29, 2018 at 8:44 pm

      This sounds so good. What can i use in place of the vegan butter, I dont use oils. thanks

      Reply
    2. Eloise Lewis

      January 26, 2018 at 5:39 am

      Chex isn't vegan because it contains vitamin D3 derived from lanolin (sheep's wool).

      Reply
      • Kaitlin | The Garden Grazer

        January 30, 2018 at 6:18 pm

        Hi Eloise! Thank you for sharing. D3 can be sneaky. I've added a note to find an alternative, vegan-friendly chex-like cereal. Thank you!

        Reply
      • allison kirkland

        December 14, 2018 at 12:09 am

        In Canada, to the best of my knowledge, Chex is vegan. There's no D3 added.

        Reply

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