Description
A festive and crunchy gluten-free snack mix coated in creamy white chocolate and decorated with colorful Christmas sprinkles. Perfect for holiday gatherings or as a sweet, crunchy treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix
- 2 cups Chex mix (gluten free)
- 2 cups popcorn
- 2 cups pretzels (gluten free if desired)
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, unsalted
Coating
- 9 oz white chocolate (dairy free if desired)
- 1 Tablespoon coconut oil
Toppings
- Christmas sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the Chex mix, popcorn, gluten-free pretzels, and dry roasted peanuts. Stir gently to combine all the dry components evenly.
- Melt the white chocolate and coconut oil: Using a double boiler, microwave, or stovetop, gently melt the white chocolate together with the tablespoon of coconut oil until smooth and fully combined. Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- Coat the snack mix: Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the bowl of snack mix. Stir thoroughly but gently, ensuring every piece is evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Add sprinkles: Fold in the Christmas sprinkles evenly throughout the coated mix to add festive color and visual appeal.
- Set the mixture: Spread the coated snack mix evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes or until the chocolate has fully set and hardened.
- Serve: Once set, break the mixture into bite-sized pieces and serve or store in an airtight container. Enjoy your gluten-free Reindeer Chow!
Notes
- Use gluten-free labeled Chex and pretzels to keep the recipe completely gluten free.
- Coconut oil helps the white chocolate melt smoothly and adds a subtle flavor, but you can omit if preferred.
- For a dairy-free version, select dairy-free white chocolate chips or bars.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerated to maintain freshness.
- Feel free to add other mix-ins like dried cranberries, candy pieces, or nuts as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Gluten free snack, holiday snack mix, Reindeer Chow, white chocolate snack, gluten free party food, Christmas treats
