Chex Mix is the one snack I cannot stop eating. I would probably weigh 10 pounds less if had never eaten Chex Mix in my life.

But I dabble in paleo – and I know many of you follow paleo, Whole30 or grain-free diets. And Chex Mix is definitely not paleo-friendly.

The fix? Find a paleo-friendly alternative to Chex Mix.

A Healthier Snack Mix

Around Christmastime, there is always a delicious but unhealthy snack sitting within arm’s length, ready to be eaten.

This is the year to find healthier alternatives to your favorite foods.

If you’re a Chex Mix addict and looking for a grain-free alternative, give this recipe a try!

It’s delicious and just as addictive.

But it’s more satiating than traditional Chex Mix. Again, I can’t stop eating Chex Mix. But after a couple handfuls of this paleo snack mix, I’m good.

(It’s probably the nourishing whole foods, like plantain chips, nuts, and coconut!)

What’s In This Paleo Snack Mix?

This grain-free snack mix contains:

• Plantain chips & plantain crisps (both purchased at Trader Joe’s – You can use all plantain chips or crisps, whatever you can find in your grocery store)
• Unsweetened coconut chips (or flakes)
• Nuts (pecans and cashews, or your choice)
• A rich, flavorful buttery sauce: Butter, Worcestershire sauce, sriracha sauce, garlic powder, spices

More Homemade Snack Mix Recipes

• Roasted kidney bean and chickpea trail mix
• Indian spiced bar mix
• Honey-roasted garbanzo beans
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Paleo Snack Mix

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

I purchased plantain chips, plantain crisps, and unsweetened coconut chips at Trader Joe's.

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Ingredients

• 5 ounce bag of plantain crisps
• 6 ounce bag of plantain chips
• 1 cup mixed nuts (I used pecans & cashews)
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic power
• 1 tablespoon+ sriracha sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 300F. Melt butter in microwave or on the stovetop. Stir in Worchestershire sauce, sriracha sauce, and spices.
2. Pour plantain crisps and chips, nuts, and coconut into a large mixing bowl. Pour butter mixture on top and mix well.
3. Pour onto a large baking sheet (cookie sheet size). Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 7 minutes or so.