Irresistible Gluten Free Reindeer Chow: Easy Holiday Treat!
This Gluten Free Reindeer Chow is a delightful mix of crunchy textures and sweet flavors, perfect for the holiday season. It’s a no-bake treat that’s safe for those with gluten sensitivities, making it a festive favorite for everyone.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 9 cups gluten-free cereal
- 3 cups gluten-free pretzels
- 18–24 ounces white chocolate melting wafers or chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter or alternative nut/seed butter
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter or coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)
- 1–2 cups festive mix-ins (gluten-free holiday M&M's, red and green gluten-free sprinkles, mini marshmallows, dried cranberries, roasted pecans, red and green candy melts)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper and set them aside.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the 9 cups of gluten-free cereal and 3 cups of gluten-free pretzels. Toss gently to mix.
- Melt the Chocolate Mixture: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the 18-24 ounces of white chocolate melting wafers, ½ cup of creamy peanut butter, and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Microwave on high in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each interval until smooth and creamy. Stir in the 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Coat the Dry Mix: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the cereal and pretzel mixture. Gently fold and stir until evenly coated.
- Powdered Sugar Shake: Transfer the mixture into a large ziplock bag, add the 2 cups of powdered sugar, seal the bag, and shake until coated.
- Spread and Cool: Pour the coated mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spreading it into a single layer and breaking up any large clumps.
- Add Festive Touches: While still warm, sprinkle your festive mix-ins over the top to help them adhere.
- Set and Serve: Allow the Reindeer Chow to cool completely on the baking sheets before breaking it into smaller pieces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Always double-check labels for gluten-free certification. Don't overheat the chocolate, and use a large bag for coating to avoid crushing the cereal. Allow the chow to cool completely for the best texture.