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Reindeer Chow

Delicious Reindeer Chow: Your New Go-To Holiday Snack

Reindeer Chow is a festive holiday snack that combines crunchy Chex, popcorn, pretzels, and dairy-free white chocolate, perfect for everyone, including gluten-free friends.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Snacks
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 3 cups gluten-free Chex mix Ensure it's certified gluten-free.
  • 2 cups popcorn Use fresh popped or kettle corn.
  • 1 cup pretzels Opt for gluten-free varieties.
  • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts Can be omitted for nut allergies.
Coating Ingredients
  • 1 cup dairy-free white chocolate Use for a vegan-friendly option.
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil Choose refined for a neutral flavor.
Decoration Ingredients
  • 1 cup Christmas sprinkles Choose your favorite colors!

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Mixing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 3 cups of gluten-free Chex mix, 2 cups of popcorn, 1 cup of pretzels, and 1 cup of dry roasted peanuts if using. Gently stir together.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of dairy-free white chocolate and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until smooth—about 1-2 minutes total.
  3. Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the base ingredients. Gently fold the coating into the mix.
  4. Once everything is coated, sprinkle in 1 cup of Christmas sprinkles and fold them into the mixture.
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread the Reindeer Chow mixture onto it. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let it set.
  6. After chilling, break the Reindeer Chow into bite-sized pieces for sharing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best results, check all ingredients for gluten-free, and melt the chocolate slowly to avoid burning.

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