Looking for the perfect snack to elevate your movie night or satisfy your sweet tooth cravings? Look no further than this irresistible smores snack mix! Packed with all your favorite things like milk chocolate chips, fluffy marshmallows, and golden graham cereal, this delicious snack mix combines the classic flavors of s'mores into an easy-to-make treat that the whole family will love.
This smores snack mix is delicious as a party snack, picnic snack, or lunch box snack. Made with just a few ingredients, this S'mores snack mix has the perfect sweet and salty flavor combo, and it's tasty and fun for any time of year!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy to make, perfect for busy schedules or last-minute cravings.
- Offers the classic s'mores flavors in a convenient snack form.
- Versatile recipe that can be enjoyed at home, on road trips, or as a school snack.
- A great way to use up leftover cereal or satisfy those sweet tooth cravings.
- Can be customized with your favorite ingredients or variations for a unique twist.
This snack mix is such a favorite and you can make it any time of year. It makes a good football munching snack too!
Ingredients for easy s'mores snack mix
- Chocolate Chex mix cereal
- Rice Chex Cereal
- Golden Grahams cereal
- Miniature marshmallows
- Milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Melting wafers
Equipment and kitchen tools
- Parchment-lined baking sheet
- In a large bowl, combine cereal: Chocolate Chex mix cereal, Rice Chex cereal, and Golden Grahams cereal. Add mini marshmallows and chocolate chips to the bowl and mix until evenly distributed.
- Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper and spread out the s'mores mix in an even layer. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate melting wafers according to package instructions until smooth.
- Drizzle the smooth milk chocolate over the top of the s'mores mix on the prepared cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
- Once set, remove it from the refrigerator. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container or ziplock bag for later enjoyment.
I like to make little S'mores Trail Mix packets. These are perfect for on-the-go and lunchbox snacks.
Tips for the Best Results
- Make sure to spread the snack mix out evenly on the cookie sheet to ensure an even coating of melted chocolate.
- Allow the chocolate to fully set in the refrigerator before serving to prevent a messy snack mix.
- Customize the recipe by adding your favorite ingredients, such as peanut butter cups, mini milk chocolate kisses, or cinnamon honey graham pretzels, for a unique flavor twist.
- Store any leftover snack mix in an airtight container so the marshmallows don’t harden.
- You can add peanuts, almonds, or cashews to the recipe if you like.
- Double the recipe and make some for friends or neighbors.
- You can add chocolate-covered pretzels or regular pretzels to your mix.
Substitutions and Variations
- Swap out the milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips for dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
- Substitute the mini marshmallows with marshmallow bits or larger marshmallows cut into smaller pieces.
- Experiment with different types of cereal to create your own unique flavor combinations.
- Add chopped tree nuts or dried fruit for an extra crunch or burst of sweetness.
- Instead of graham cracker cereal you could use Teddy Grahams.
- If you do not have parchment paper, wax paper should work as well.
- If you don't have chocolate chips on hand, you could break up chocolate bars into pieces.
FAQs about this Recipe
Yes, feel free to use your favorite type of chocolate pieces or chips, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate, to customize the flavor to your liking.
When stored in an airtight container, the snack mix should stay fresh for up to a week. However, it's best enjoyed within a few days for optimal flavor and texture.
Yes, you can prepare the snack mix ahead of time and store it in an airtight container until ready to serve. Just be sure to keep it in a cool, dry place to prevent the chocolate from melting.
While it's not recommended to freeze the snack mix as it may affect the texture of the cereal and marshmallows, you can certainly store it in the refrigerator for a longer shelf life.
Just about any party snack goes great with this mix.
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📖 Recipe
S'mores Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups Chocolate Chex mix cereal
- 1 cup Rice Chex Cereal
- 4 cups Golden Grahams cereal
- 5 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 cup milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 4 oz ½ cup melting wafers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together cereals, mini-marshmallows and chocolate chips,
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spread out the mix.
- In a small bowl, melt chocolate melting wafers in the microwave according to package instructions.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the top of the s'mores mix.
- Let set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Remove from fridge and serve or store.
Notes
You can add peanuts, almonds or cashews to the recipe if you like.
Double the recipe and make some for friends or neighbors.
You can add chocolate-covered pretzels or regular pretzels to your mix.
Tamara
I'm over here like, "THERE'S A CHOCOLATE CHEX?" Perfect for picnics and lunch boxes, indeed. And life itself.