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Chex® Vanilla Chunks

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Oct 16, 2008
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Love to munch? Make a delicious Chex® snack with chocolate, peanuts, marshmallows and pretzels. Make it in minutes.

Chex® Vanilla Chunks

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 64
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (6 oz)
  • 3 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
  • 3 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
  • 2 cups salted dry-roasted peanuts
  • 2 cups small pretzel twists
  • 2 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 1 package (20 oz) vanilla-flavored candy coating (almond bark)

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Place chocolate chips in freezer to chill. In large bowl, mix cereals, peanuts, pretzels and marshmallows; set aside.
  • Step 
    2
    In large microwavable bowl, microwave candy coating uncovered on High 1 minute 30 seconds; stir, breaking up large chunks. Microwave about 30 seconds longer or until coating can be stirred smooth.
  • Step 
    3
    Gently and quickly fold cereal mixture into coating with rubber spatula, stirring gently until evenly coated. Stir in chilled chocolate chips. Spread on waxed paper; cool completely, about 30 minutes. Break into chunks. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Nutrition

120 Calories
6g Total Fat
2g Protein
15g Total Carbohydrate
9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/4 Cup
Calories
120
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
6g
9%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
0%
Sodium
110mg
5%
Potassium
85mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
15g
5%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
9g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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