Toaster Oven Chex Mix Recipe

Toaster Oven Chex Mix has all of the delicious flavor of your favorite snack mix in a small batch recipe! Perfect for small gatherings, gifting, or just eating by the handful.

Though I’m happy to eat it year-round, homemade Chex Mix is definitely one of my favorite holiday snacks.

When I was little, my mom would throw together huge batches every Christmas.

This toaster oven Chex Mix recipe offers something a little more manageable, especially if you aren't cooking for a crowd.

My mom's batches were so big, the mixture only fit in a large roasting pan (you know, the kind used to cook a turkey!).

Since I'm all about small batch, I decided to downsize the traditional recipe.

That way I could make it in our toaster oven and (more importantly) avoid eating myself into a salty snack mix coma.

My husband and I could not stop snacking on the first test batch and the jar I sent to his office came back empty in just one day!

From these flavor-packed rosemary cashews to a small batch of toaster oven parmesan crisps, you can never have too many savory snacks.

Especially during the holidays when it’s chocolate and cookies 24/7.

By adding this Chex Mix into the equation, you can offer friends, family, or yourself some welcome variety.

Santa might even prefer a little bowl!

If you’re looking for a fun snack mix that everyone will love, this toaster oven Chex Mix recipe is a guaranteed winner.

Plus, it's super simple.

Ingredients for Toaster Oven Chex Mix

• Cereal. We used equal amounts of corn, rice, and wheat Chex cereals. If you don’t like one of the flavors or feel less than thrilled about the idea of storing a bunch of open cereal boxes, it’s okay to use only one or two varieties. You just want 3 cups of cereal in total.

• Nuts. I like mixed nuts. Some people prefer only peanuts — you do you. For a nut-free option, swap them for cheesy goldfish crackers or plain Cheerios.
• Pretzels. Their salty flavor is a must!
• Bagel Chips. If you can’t find bagel chips (we actually ended up making our own toaster oven bagel chips) you can substitute melba toast, oyster crackers, or just leave them out.

The snack mix coating is a blend of melted butter, Worcestershire Sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

For a vegetarian version use a vegan Worcestershire sauce — Annie’s brand is very tasty.

SPICE TIP: We like our Chex mix BOLD with lots of Worcestershire Sauce and seasonings!

If you prefer a more mild mix use the smaller measurements provided in the recipe.

Preparing the Chex Mix

Start by combining the cereals, nuts, pretzels, and bagel chips in a large bowl.

Then, melt the butter in a small bowl and stir in the Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Pour the butter mixture over the snack mix and stir well. Like, really well.

Spend at least a minute making sure all of the pieces get coated.

Next, add the mix to an ungreased pan. I used an old mini roasting pan we got from IKEA but you can use an 11x7 pan.

A larger toaster oven sheet pan will also work but I find it’s really hard to stir the mix without getting it everywhere.

Properly Toasting Your Chex Mix

Bake the mix in a preheated 250°F toaster oven for 1 hour. You’ll need to stir the pan about every 15 minutes while it cooks.

Don’t try to rush things. The key here is patience, but it's incredibly low maintenance.

Like making toaster oven kale chips, the low and slow cooking is essential for drying out the mix and crisping up everything.

Set a timer and pop on a movie or wrap a few presents — the time will pass quicker than you think.

It can also be a great snack to make in the background while chatting with visitors.

Plus, you're filling your home with an alluring aroma at the same time.

The Final Touches

Once the mix looks dry (especially the pretzels, cereal, and bagel chips) it’s ready.

Remove the pan from the toaster oven and spread the snack mix onto a layer of paper towels to cool.

Give it about 15 to 20 minutes.

At this point, you may need to leave the room. I always have trouble resisting the urge to snack on the warm pieces!

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If you love this recipe, you may find yourself making the bagel chips as a standalone snack.

Also, consider pairing it with our holiday trail mix recipe.