Sometimes, it is hard to find Chex Mix that is dairy-free and gluten-free, so this year, I decided to make it that way. Here is how my GF DF Almond Coconut Cranberry Gooey Chex Mix Recipe turned out. Read more about the tips for giving it as a gift.
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GF DF Almond Coconut Cranberry Gooey Chex Mix Recipe Ingredients
Below are the ingredients to make this recipe. Ensure your alternate butter is dairy-free to make it gluten and dairy-free. Check the ingredients on the back of the packaging.
- 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal gluten-free (affiliate)
- 4 cups Corn Chex Cereal gluten-free (affiliate)
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes (affiliate)
- ¾ cup to 1 cup of dried cranberries (affiliate)
- 1 ¼ cups sliced almonds (affiliate)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup (affiliate)
- ¾ cup DF butter alternative - Earth Balance Vegan Vegetable Oil Spread Buttery Sticks (affiliate)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Affiliate Link)
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GF DF Almond Coconut Cranberry Gooey Chex Mix Recipe Instructions
Below are the step-by-step instructions to help you make this recipe for a snack or give it as a gift.
Mix the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, coconut flakes, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds in a large bowl.
Melt the dairy-free butter alternative in a medium to high-heat saucepan.
Add the corn syrup and sugar to boil for 3 minutes - about 240 degrees Fahrenheit when melted.
Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract (Affiliate Link), and stir in thoroughly.
Then, pour the syrup over the Chex mix and toss until it is completely coated. Using your clean hands may work better so as not to break the Chex cereal.
Place the trays out and add an even amount to each tray. This recipe makes four 8-inch wide by 1-inch-high Chex mix pie pan sizes.
Cover it completely in an airtight container at room temperature, or it will become a brick.
I used a Holiday version of Press and Seal(affiliate) so it would stick to itself. Then, I decided to cut out tags with my Cricut (Affiliate Link) maker.
Reveal
Here is what the recipe looks like after it is done.
If you plan on giving this as a gift, make it only a few days before since it will become solid and hard to break apart.
GF DF Almond Coconut Cranberry Gooey Chex Mix Recipe Variations
You can add various things to this recipe to change it. Below are just some ingredients that would work well. Be sure to swap out one for one ingredient so the quantity is still the same and there is enough syrup to coat the entire recipe.
- Dried mangos - you will need to chop up the mangos.
- Candied orange peel is an excellent option for a sweet taste.
- Dried pineapple - you will need to cut down these pieces.
- Dried raisins - these can easily substitute for dried cranberries.
- Dried apricots - if you like them.
Equipment
There are only a few things you need to make this recipe. It is a large mixing bowl (Affiliate Link), a small saucepan, a silicone spatula, and a place to put the Chex Mix-like pie plates (which I used) for easy cleanup.
Storage
This GF DF Almond Coconut Cranberry Gooey Chex Mix Recipe can be stored in an air-tight container for at least 4 - 5 days at room temperature. After that, it becomes hard as a rock and can be hard to pull apart.
Top tip
Make this right before you want to share it or eat it. Cook and mix it for only a few days before you serve it.
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GF DF Almond Coconut Cranberry Gooey Chex Mix Recipe
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 pie plates
Description
A Great option for anyone who is practicing a dairy-free and gluten-free lifestyle. This GF DF Almond Coconut Cranberry Gooey Chex Mix Recipe is easy to make and enjoy with family and friends. If you plan on giving this as a gift, make it only a few days before since it will become solid and hard to break apart.
Ingredients
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- 6 cups Rice Chex Cereal gluten-free
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- 4 cups Corn Chex Cereal gluten-free
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- 2 cups unsweetened coconut flakes
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- ¾ cup to 1 cup of dried cranberries
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- 1 ¼ cups sliced almonds
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- 1 cup granulated sugar
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- 1 cup light corn syrup
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- ¾ cup DF butter alternative - used Earth Balance Vegan Vegetable Oil Spread Buttery Sticks
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- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (Affiliate Link)
Instructions
Mix the Rice Chex cereal, Corn Chex cereal, coconut flakes, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds in a large bowl.
Melt the dairy-free butter alternative in a small saucepan at medium to high heat. When melted, add the corn syrup and sugar and bring it to boil for 3 minutes - about 240 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract (Affiliate Link), and stir in completely. Then pour the syrup over the Chex mix and toss until completely coated. Using your hands may work better so as not to break the Chex cereal.
Place the trays out and add an even amount to each tray. This recipe makes four 8-inch wide by 1-inch-high Chex mix pie pan sizes.
Cover it completely in an airtight container at room temperature, or it will become a brick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: snack recipe
- Method: no bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 8 inch pie plate
- Calories: 15821 kcal
- Sugar: 1825.19 g
- Saturated Fat: 245.904 g
- Trans Fat: 9.473 g
- Carbohydrates: 2898.53 g
- Fiber: 100.5 g
- Protein: 119.71 g
