Sweet and Salty Spring Chex Mix

Name: Sweet and Salty Chex Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups Rice Chex Mix (or corn chex mix); 1 (9.75 oz) box Cheez-It Double Cheese Snack Mix; 2 cups Honey Roasted Planters Peanuts; 1 (12 oz) bag Spring M&Ms

Published OnMarch 27, 2017March 12, 2024 Updated onMarch 12, 2024

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In case you’re looking for a sweet chex mix recipe or a salty chex mix recipe, this delicious and easy Spring Sweet and Salty Chex Mix with m&ms features both yummy flavor combinations and takes only 5 minutes to make!

Spring Sweet and Salty Chex Mix

Spring has officially sprung and I’m so excited to spend more time outside enjoying the warm weather, planting flowers, and doing fun activities with the kids.

One of our favorite activities that I can never pass up, is whipping up our favorite Sweet and Salty Spring Chex Mix with m&ms.

This delicious spring Chex mix is SO easy to make with just 5 ingredients and is perfect for munching on at home or packing as a spring trail mix for yummy snacking on the go!

5-Minute Sweet and Salty Spring Chex Mix

When it comes to chex mix, there seems to be a worldwide debate over which chex mix dessert is better – sweet or salty.

Some people love sweet chex mix recipes drizzled with chocolate, caramel, or tossed in sugar, while others prefer salty chex mix recipes that can be seasoned to perfection with ranch, cheddar, garlic and herbs, or salt.

Of course you also have those who love sweet chex mix recipes with m&ms, chocolate chips, and other tasty mix-in ingredients.

Me? I say you don’t have to choose between one or the other, which is why I love this easy spring snack mix!

You get the best of both worlds with this delicious and simple sweet and salty chex mix with m&ms.

Reasons You’ll Love This Spring Chex Mix:

It’s EASY to make with just 4 ingredients
It’s QUICK to make in just 5 minutes
It’s YUMMY and the perfect, travel-friendly spring trail mix

My kids and I quite literally made this no-fuss, spring Chex mix dessert in less than 5 minutes.

And with only 4 ingredients, it can’t get any easier!

Here’s what you’ll need:

And talk about tasty- this homemade sweet and salty Chex mix dessert recipe has the perfect balance of sweetness from M&M’s and Honey Roasted Peanuts, while the Cheddar Cheese Mix adds just the right amount of saltiness to satisfy your cravings.

Fun Variations:

And of course the best part about sweet and salty chex mix recipes is that you can always change up the flavors depending on your mood or taste preference, and switch up the colors of the m&ms for holidays.

Other ingredients that would also be delicious include:

Marshmallows
Animal Crackers
Almonds
Dried Fruits
Chocolate Chips
Seasonal M&Ms

The possibilities are seriously endless when it comes to this yummy sweet and salty spring chex mix!

How to Serve Spring Chex Mix

If serving this for guests, kids, or at a party, I recommend serving them in cute paper snack cups like these adorable Easter snack cups!

Amazon has a ton of cute snack cups here, or you can check the dollar store, Target, or Walmart for more options.

How to Store Spring Chex Mix

To maintain freshness, this Spring Chex Mix should be stored at room temperature in an air-tight container or in a large sealed Ziploc bag.

When stored properly, it will remain fresh for up to 2 weeks.