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Strawberry Valentine’s Snack Mix

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By: MadelinePosted: 01/06/2021Updated: 01/24/2022

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Use this Strawberry Valentine’s Snack Mix recipe to make a delicious sweet chex mix. I added Valentine’s Day M&Ms and a secret ingredient to make this strawberry chex mix recipe.

sweet chex mix with valentines day m&ms on a serving tray with a valentine's day dish towel on the side

This festive sweet and salty chex mix is the perfect Valentine’s day snack!

I don’t miss much about elementary school, but I LOVED Valentine’s day. I loved writing individual notes to all of my classmates and delivering treats to each person at their desk.

Now that I am an adult I have to make my own Valentines day magic with romantic dinners and festive treats like this strawberry Chex mix.

My wife and I do our best to plan a reservation at a fun restaurant. Even if we don’t go on February 14th, we celebrate the day somehow.

Other than that I try to make treats for family, friends and coworkers. This easy and delicious Valentine’s chex mix would be the perfect thing to make and package into individual bags for family and friends.

above view of a mixing bowl of strawberry valentines snack mix with a spatula in it

What kitchen tools will I need to make this simple sweet Chex mix?

  • Measuring cups and measuring spoons for measuring ingredients
  • Small bowl or double boiler for melting white chocolate with coconut oil
  • Large mixing bowl for tossing all snack mix ingredients together
  • Baking sheet and parchment paper for cooling sweet and salty chex mix
above view of ingredients for a sweet chex mix made with white chocolate and strawberry jello powder

What ingredients will I need to make this strawberry white chocolate chex mix?

I wanted to make a strawberry Chex mix, but I didn’t want to have complicated ingredients. As I browsed the aisles of my local grocery store for ingredients, I stumbled upon a box of strawberry jello mix and thought, “Maybe I can use this!”

To my pleasant surprise, I was able to mix a tablespoon of the strawberry jello mix into the white melting chocolate to add a delicious and subtle strawberry flavor to this sweet and salty chex mix.

  • Rice chex cereal
  • Mini pretzel twists
  • White chocolate chips or white chocolate candy melts
  • Coconut oil – use refined to avoid any coconut taste
  • Strawberry Jello Mix
  • M&Ms – I used the Valentine’s day mix to make it extra festive

How do I make a gluten free chex mix?

You can simply make this recipe into a gluten free chex mix recipe by double checking your labels and swapping some ingredients. The rice chex, white chocolate, m&ms, coconut oil and jello mix should already be gluten free.

Swap the regular mini pretzels for a gluten free mini pretzel option. You can also use some broken up gluten free pretzel thins!

Ingredient substitutions

For this Valentine chex mix recipe, the strawberry flavoring comes from strawberry jello. You could also use a few drops of a strawberry extract and a few drops of red food coloring to get the light pink color.

I personally like to use rice chex for this strawberry chex mx recipe, but you can use corn chex or wheat chex instead. You can also use dark chocolate or peanut M&Ms in place os the the regular M&Ms.

I like to use mini pretzel twists. If you can only find full size pretzels, break them into pieces before adding them to the large bowl to mix.

above view of mixing bowls with step by step instructions for making strawberry white chocolate chex mix

Let’s make a Strawberry Valentine’s Snack Mix!

Step 1: Prepare strawberry white chocolate mixture

To begin, combine rice chex and mini pretzels in a large mixing bowl. Then, melt white chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a double boiler or in the microwave.

Be careful not to overcook your chocolate. If using the microwave, melt in 30 second increments, mixing between each increment.

Then, when the chocolate is melted and smooth, mix the strawberry jello mix powder into the warm, but not too hot melted white chocolate.

Step 2: Toss snack mix in melted white chocolate

Immediately pour the strawberry white chocolate mixture over the rice Chex and pretzels. Toss the mixture immediately with a spatula and mix until each piece is evenly coated with the white chocolate mixture.

Step 3: Cool and enjoy the white chocolate chex mix!

Then, mix the M&M’s into the bowl with the spatula. Pour the entire mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and allow to cool completely.

Once cooled, enjoy immediately or store at room temperature on the counter in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Side view of strawberry valentine's snack mix in a pink serving bowl

How should I store this strawberry Valentine’s Snack mix?

I like to store this sweet Chex mix on my counter at room temperature. Once the mix has cooled completely, transfer it to an airtight container.

Store in the airtight container on the counter for up to one week (if it lasts that long!!)

Try these other homemade snack mix recipes!

  • Buffalo Snack Mix – Savory chex mix tossed in a buffalo sauce
  • Maple Cinnamon Snack Mix – Sweet chex mix tossed in a white chocolate maple mixture
  • Leprechaun Snack Mix – Perfect for St. Patty’s Day
  • Christmas Chex Mix Recipe with M&M’s – Make and give as a gift during the holidays!

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

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Recipe

Strawberry Valentine’s Snack Mix

★★★★★ 5 from 16 reviews

A festive sweet chex mix recipe made with pink m&ms and a secret strawberry ingredient!

Recipe By: Madeline
Prep: 5 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 15 minutes
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Servings: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rice chex mix
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 and 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil (use refined coconut oil for no coconut taste)
  • 1 tbsp strawberry jello mix
  • 1/2 cup M&M’s (I used the Valentines Day mix)

Instructions

  1. Combine rice chex and mini pretzels in a large mixing bowl
  2. Melt white chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a double boiler or in the microwave. Be careful not to overcook your chocolate. If using the microwave, melt in 30 second increments, mixing between each increment.
  3. Mix the strawberry jello mix powder into the warm, but not too hot melted white chocolate
  4. Immediately pour the strawberry white chocolate mixture over the chex and pretzels. Toss the mixture immediately with a spatula and mix until each piece is evenly coated with the white chocolate mixture
  5. Mix the M&M’s into the bowl with the spatula. Pour the entire mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment and allow to cool completely
  6. Once cooled, enjoy immediately or store at room temperature on the counter in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
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  1. Meghan says

    Posted on 1/7 at 12:37 pm

    Oooh this amazing!! I have raspberry powder that i think I’ll try instead of the jello.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/7 at 12:40 pm

      that sounds amazing!! I just used the jello so that it would be an ingredient people can get at their local supermarket. Please let me know how that works!!

      Reply
  2. Amy says

    Posted on 1/7 at 1:46 pm

    This mix is so good ! I ate the whole batch in a day, you will have to hide this to not over indulge like myself!! A must make.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/7 at 1:49 pm

      thank youuuuuu

      Reply
  3. Darcy Barker says

    Posted on 1/7 at 2:14 pm

    I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/8 at 9:14 am

      Please let me know if you do!! THanks!

      Reply
  4. Laura says

    Posted on 1/27 at 6:50 pm

    My son’s school passes out Snack bags that say strawberry chex mix. I’ve looked everywhere to buy it, can’t find it anywhere 😭I believe this is it without the chocolate chips. I can’t wait to make this!! Thank u😁

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 1/28 at 9:25 am

      amazing!! I hope this gives your son the same taste!!

      Reply
  5. Blair H says

    Posted on 2/10 at 3:44 pm

    Okay so I am DEVOURING this. There is something about the white chocolate and strawberry flavor that just works so well. I made this to share and, well, I’m not. All mine. No gifting here. All for me.

    I suggest everyone does the same.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/11 at 7:53 am

      OMG amazing!!! YAY!

      Reply
  6. Colleen says

    Posted on 2/12 at 4:22 pm

    So delicious and easy to make! A great quick dessert to make for loved ones. Will definitely be making again.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/16 at 10:45 am

      wonderful! thank you!!

      Reply
  7. Caitlin says

    Posted on 2/13 at 7:02 pm

    This was so easy and quick to make, very tasty too! Bonus points for minimal clean up. I will definitely be making another batch.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/16 at 10:47 am

      yay!! so glad! thank you!!

      Reply
  8. Meghan says

    Posted on 5/2 at 9:19 pm

    My mom watched her three grandkids and called me panicking about finding an activity to do with them, ages 2, 4, and 5. I sent her this recipe, as this was back a few days before Valentine’s Day. They loved it! She said the kids loved measuring and mixing, and it tasted great.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 5/4 at 8:51 pm

      SO CUTE!! so glad to hear that!

      Reply
  9. Hannah says

    Posted on 7/19 at 8:43 pm

    This was such a simple yet delicious snack mix. The strawberry jello adds great flavor and color!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 7/25 at 8:34 pm

      love to hear that! tahnk you!

      Reply
  10. Allison says

    Posted on 2/3 at 3:36 pm

    Yummy!! Making this for all my Galentines this year.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  11. Rachel Lucas says

    Posted on 2/12 at 12:48 pm

    This is so delicious and easy to make! Ended up using vegetable shortening instead of coconut oil because it’s what I had on hand. Kids and adults all loved it, thank you!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/14 at 2:45 pm

      glad to know that works well too! thanks Rachel!

      Reply
  12. Bethany Thomas says

    Posted on 2/14 at 8:44 pm

    I made this for Galentines day and everyone loved it. I wasn’t sure at first how I’d like the strawberry jello but it was the perfect balance of flavors all together. Highly recommend and it was so cute!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  13. Erica Campbell says

    Posted on 2/2 at 6:08 pm

    Love this so much just in time for cute gifts for teachers!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/2 at 6:21 pm

      Yes! It makes a great gift for teachers.

      Reply
  14. Allie says

    Posted on 2/5 at 4:41 pm

    Easy instructions, creative use of jello powder, and a wonderful way to use up those Christmas red m&ms. Can’t wait to share with my friends!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  15. Jill says

    Posted on 2/7 at 9:44 pm

    Sending in a big batch with my son for his middle school advisory group for snack tomorrow. Easy, fun, and delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/8 at 6:43 am

      Yay! Thanks, Jill!

      Reply
  16. Sabrina Marques says

    Posted on 2/9 at 12:43 am

    Sooo yummy and easy to make! Added a bit more Rice Chex than the recipe called for to balance out the sweetness, and just a touch more jello powder— loved the taste with one tbsp but just wanted a little more strawberry! I also didn’t have coconut oil but the chocolate melted ok without it. Crushed pretzel thins also worked in place of mini pretzels. Your snack mixes are always the best!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/9 at 6:59 am

      Aww, thanks, Sabrina!

      Reply
  17. Lena says

    Posted on 2/12 at 1:37 pm

    The strawberry jello powder makes this mix super fun and tasty! I cannot stop eating it. So good and so easy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/12 at 4:25 pm

      YAY! Thanks, Lena!

      Reply
  18. Kimberly says

    Posted on 2/14 at 5:18 pm

    Holy cow. Delicious!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Madeline says

      Posted on 2/14 at 8:36 pm

      Thank you!!

      Reply

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