Furikake Chex Mix Recipe

Furikake Chex Mix is my all time favorite snack and that is a FACT! My college roommate introduced this Furikake Chex Mix during our annual road trips to Las Vegas. I’ve loved this snack since my college days but have resisted the urge to make that for my boys because I knew the original recipe contains corn syrup and tons of butter. Recently, one of my friends brought me a homemade batch, and, when I finished it, I was sad to have it gone all over again. Then I figured, I’m always trying new recipes - why don’t I give this one a shot?

When I looked at the measurements each recipe called for, I realized that I had stopped myself from learning because I didn’t want my kids to eat that much sugar and butter. But my favorite part about making things yourself is that you can adjust any recipe to fit your needs. It took me a few tries, but I landed on something that I consider a healthy-ish version of Furikake Chex Mix for me and my family.

I do want to warn you that this isn’t a recipe that you throw in the oven and forget about. You need to watch it closely, which is also a big reason I held out for so long in making it myself. But now, I can confidently say, I’m a Chex Mix maker!

I was playing around with other options to create sweetness in this snack. I replaced the corn syrup with maple syrup and a hint of honey. The balance was better and also a healthier replacement. Once I made my perfect batch of Furikake Chex Mix and I got the seal of approval from my kids, I wanted to share my recipe with you. Feel free to adjust any of the measurements to fit your family’s preferences.

INGREDIENTS

6 heaping cups Chex cereal (you could choose from the corn or rice chex options)
2 cups mini pretzels
1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/3 cup furikake

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
In a very large bowl, add the Chex, pretzels, and pumpkin seeds. Stir until well combined.
In a small bowl, add the melted butter, maple syrup, soy sauce, and salt. Stir until well combined. Pour over Chex mixture. Stir with a spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Then sprinkle the furikake over the mixture. Drizzle the honey on top. Stir until well combined.
Spread Chex Mix over the lined pan. Bake for 70-75 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let it cool on the pan completely. It will crisp up more as it cools. Enjoy! Store in an airtight container.

Furikake Chex Mix Recipe on Hello Rascal Kids

We have some suggestions to customize your Chex Mix. While this recipe is pretty basic, you can use any type of cereal, chips, crackers, or nuts that you’d like! Here are some suggestions: