This Lemon Chex Mix is quick, simple, delicious, and the perfect snack food. I have always loved Muddy Buddies, but with summer right around the corner I wanted something light and fresh.
We love making these for game night, movie night, pool day, or just when we need a yummy treat. This recipe definitely feeds a crowd, so it’s a perfect snack food for any event.
They have the perfect hint of lemon to them, but they definitely aren’t overpowering. You will love this delicious citrus twist, on your favorite snack food.
Recipe Ingredient Notes
To make (snack name), you will need the following ingredients:
- Rice chex cereal
- White chocolate chips
- Butter
- Grated lemon peel
- Lemon juice
- Powdered sugar
Equipment Needed
For this recipe, you only need a few simple kitchen tools. We recommend using the following equipment:
How to make Lemon Chex Mix:
- Measure cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwaveable bowl, microwave white chocolate chips, butter, lemon zest and juice uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir.
- Microwave about 30 more seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
- Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
- Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag.
- Add powdered sugar, seal bag and shake until all the cereal is well-coated.
Storage Instructions
For daily snacking, keep your mix in a cool, dry place like a pantry.
- Shelf Life: It stays fresh for 2 weeks on average, though it tastes best if eaten within the first 2–3 days.
- Avoid the Fridge: Never store Chex Mix in the refrigerator; the cold and humidity will cause it to lose its crunch and become soggy.
- Airtight Container: Transfer cooled mix to a tightly sealed Tupperware, glass jar, or heavy-duty Ziploc bag. Squeeze as much air as possible out of bags to maintain crispness.
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Lemon Chex Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 9 cups rice chex cereal
- 1 ¼ cups white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 4 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Measure cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a microwaveable bowl, microwave white chocolate chips, butter, lemon zest and juice uncovered on high for 1 minute; stir.
- Microwave about 30 more seconds or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
- Pour mixture over cereal, stirring until evenly coated.
- Pour into a 2-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag.
- Add powdered sugar, seal bag and shake until all the cereal is well-coated.
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Made these and loved them! Thanks for the recipe!
I tried these on a whim for a class we had in the fall. At first everyone just looked at the bowl like mold was growing on it. Then one brave soul took a scoop, and another, and before I knew it, the bowl was empty. It is easy, quick, and yummy. Can’t go wrong with this one!
White vanilla? Not white chocolate?
I never heard of this but it sounds scrumptious!!
White chocolate works too! 🙂
These sound delicious! I’m going to bring them on our Spring family camping trip. The kids will love them!
Ive tried making these at least twice. When I make Muddy Buddies they keep forever, but these Lemon ones go soggy after a day. I tried using less lemon juice…I cant think of anything else.. So very sad because they are SO STINKING DELICIOUS! 🙁 What could I be doing wrong?
I noticed that too . . . but only after about a day, they just don’t last as long as regular muddy buddies. Maybe eat them all on the first day while they are crisper. 🙂 YUMMY!
Where is the three ingredient recipe that shows in the video?
The video is for Rocky Road Popcorn. That recipe has 5 ingredients.
I wonder if you could do a light toast in the oven to burn off some of the water from the lemon juice and still have it be lemon flavored without being soggy.
Video shows Chex cereal, white chocolate chips and lemon cake mix. Measure the cereal into large bowl, melt bag of chips, stir and coat cereal pieces, put half or so in large zip bag, sprinkle generously with cake mix. Seal bag and shake. Repeat with remaining cereal and cake mix.
I thought that Lemon cake mix is used? Did I miss something in the recipe?
I saw just 3 ingredients in the video. Chex Mix. White chocolate. And Lemon cake mix. I thought I was missing something also when I clicked on the link and saw other ingredients and cake mix was not one of them! I’m still going to try it like the video and see what happens.
Perhaps try substituting True Lemon for the lemon juice if you plan to make it ahead or keep it for a longer period of time.
Maybe use true lemon powder…?
So, I had a couple thoughts in regard to the soggy problem. You could try to reduce and concentrate the juice on the stove. Or, you can dehydrate lemon slices and grind them up into a powder, or you could buy some citric acid and combine the zest, citric acid and some granulated sugar in a blender or small food processor. Also, I wonder if corn chex might hold up a little better as well.