Spicy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix
This Spicy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix is a deliciously sweet and crispy snack with sufficient spice. A sweet concoction of powdered sugar and red chili flakes coats the chex cereal that has been immersed in the chocolate-peanut butter mixture. To end with, some pretzels and peanut butter candies are also included for additional crunch, salty sweetness and spiciness!
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter candies
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes for spice
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate and peanut butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup chocolate chips, 1/2 cup peanut butter, and 1/4 cup butter. Microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth.
- Stir in vanilla: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 teaspoon red chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Mix with Chex cereal: Pour the melted mixture over 6 cups of Rice Chex cereal and stir to coat evenly.
- Coat with powdered sugar: Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag, add 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, and shake until fully coated.
- Add optional mix-ins: For extra crunch and flavor, mix in 1 cup peanut butter candies and 1 cup mini pretzels.
- Cool and serve: Spread the mix on a baking sheet and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 3g
- Sugar: 18g