Crunchy, Kid-Approved Chex Snacks for Any Occasion! 🎉


Looking for a fun and crunchy snack the whole family will love? Chex cereal is the perfect base for sweet and savory snacks that are easy to make and totally delicious! I’ve put together four Chex-inspired recipes that are perfect for any occasion—whether you're lounging by the pool, hosting a backyard BBQ, planning a slumber party, or just need a tasty everyday snack.

These recipes are kid-friendly and parent-approved, packed with flavor, and super simple to make. Whether you're in the mood for something salty, sweet, or a little bit of both, you’ll find a Chex snack to satisfy every craving.


No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

No bake peanut butter bars are a Midwest staple. Also known as scotcharoos, these bars are packed with peanut butter and made with crushed Rice Chex rather than crispy rice cereal making them gluten free. Topped with melted chocolate and butterscotch chips makes them a family favorite!
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Chex Mix Muddy Buddies

Chex Mix Muddy Buddies, also known as Puppy Chow, is a delicious snack mix made with Chex cereal, chocolate, peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. This snack mix is a perfect combination of sweet and salty, and it's a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
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Gluten-Free Chex Mix

Gluten-free Chex Mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crunchy cereal, pretzels, and crackers, all coated in a savory seasoning, makes for a highly addictive snack that everyone will love.
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Gluten Free Granola Bar

Our gluten-free granola bars are free from oats. These chewy snack bars are made with Chex cereal, toasted coconut chips, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate chips. These are made in the microwave and are a kid favorite!
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Are you ready to tackle this week of gluten-free dinners with ease? Feeding kids is hard enough, but add in gluten-free, and it’s even more challenging. Let us help with these simple gluten free recipes. Make homemade meals together as a family that are great tasting, simple and kid-friendly.

5-Day Meal Plan

Monday: No Boil Pasta Bake + Italian Zucchini Tots​

Tuesday: Chicken Cutlet Sandwiches​

Wednesday: Poached Shrimp + Taco Shells + Taco Toppings

Thursday: Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks + Fruit or Vegetable

Friday: Chipped Beef on Toast​

Weekend Meals

Round out the weekend by serving leftovers on Saturday and Sunday or enjoying your favorite local restaurants. The goal is for your family to spend less time in the kitchen and more time together on the weekend!

Have a great week!

Jodi and the CKC Team

Create Kids Club - Kid-Friendly Gluten-Free Recipes

At createkidsclub.com we share easy gluten-free recipes that kids love. All recipes have simple ingredients and kid-friendly instructions to encourage kids to cook.

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