Easy Reindeer Chow Recipe – The Ultimate Christmas Snack Mix �✨

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a healthier fat profile while sunflower seed butter is often more affordable.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate chips have less sugar, while cocoa powder can be used for a lower-cost chocolate flavor.

M&Ms

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate covered almonds

💰Cheaper: chocolate-covered raisins

Dark chocolate covered almonds provide a healthier snack option, while chocolate-covered raisins can be less expensive.

candy canes

🥗Healthier: peppermint extract

💰Cheaper: crushed peppermint candies

Peppermint extract is lower in sugar, and crushed peppermint candies can be more affordable.

Start by measuring out 5 cups of Chex mix and set it aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of semisweet chocolate morsels and 1/4 cup of butter.

Microwave the chocolate and butter mixture in 30-second increments until fully melted.

Once melted, add 1/2 cup of peanut butter to the mixture and stir until combined.

Optionally, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix well.

Pour the chocolate mixture over the Chex mix and use tongs to mix until all the Chex mix is coated in chocolate.

In a Ziploc bag, add 1 1/2 cups of powdered sugar.

Add the coated Chex mix to the Ziploc bag, seal it, and shake until the Chex mix is coated in powdered sugar.

Transfer the coated Chex mix to a bowl.

Add mini M&M's, regular size M&M's, festive sprinkles, and pretzels to the bowl and toss to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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