You have probably caught on to the fact I am sensitive to food allergies and try to alert readers to allergens where possible.  This is because it is personal for me.  I was diagnosed with celiac several years ago and adhering to a strict gluten free lifestyle has changed my life.  While there are more and more gluten free options every day, at the time of my diagnosis these products weren’t a plenty- and those that did exists weren’t particularly high quality.  My thoughtful mother has kind of gotten in the habit of making me a big batch of gluten free chex mix when she visits.  It is fun to enjoy a snack I know is gluten free.  And according to Mr. Magpie, who is known to devour this as a snack, you don’t even miss the gluten!

Ingredients:

• 4.5 cups Corn Chex™ cereal
• 4.5 cups Rice Chex™ cereal
• 1 cup mixed nuts
• 2 cups bite-size gluten free pretzels
• 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions:

1. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, and pretzels; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
2. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.

Yields 24 servings

Allergen information:

• This recipe is egg free.
• This recipe is gluten free.
• This recipe is vegetarian.

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