Chex Mix

Yep, it's the Original Chex Mix up today for your eating pleasure! Why, you may ask? Chex Mix is a must have in our family for road trips. No matter if we are going on a short vacation, or a longer one, Chex Mix is always in the car. I don't mean to be a Chex snob, but there is something about the homemade version that doesn't taste as salty. If it doesn't have as many preservatives in it, I don't feel as guilty giving my kids a snack, let alone eating it myself. :)

I do alter the original recipe a little, because most of the time this mix is needed to be made in a hurry, in between loads of laundry and packing bags. Hope you enjoy this easy tasty snack as much as my family does.

Original Chex Mix:

3 c. Rice Chex cereal                            6 T. butter, melted

3 c. Corn Chex cereal                           3 T. Worcestershire sauce

3 c. Wheat Chex cereal                         1 ½ tsp. Seasoning salt

1 c. peanuts and/or cashews                 ¾ tsp. Garlic powder

1 c. bite-sized pretzels                          ½ tsp. Onion powder

In large, microwaveable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, and pretzels; set aside. In small microwaveable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on high about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated. Microwave whole mixture uncovered on high for 5-6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Or to cool, keep the mixture in the microwaveable bowl and stir every 10-20 minutes, to keep the mixture more crispy. Store in airtight container.