Jul 31, 25

Red, White & Blue Protein Chex Mix 🇺🇸

This festive Fourth of July snack mix is the perfect combo of dessert + snack table energy.

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Sweet, salty, crunchy, and coated in a creamy vanilla protein drizzle. This festive Fourth of July snack mix is the perfect combo of dessert + snack table energy.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups popcorn
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 scoop True Nutrition TrueFlavor™ Vanilla Grass-Fed Whey Protein
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1–2 tbsp Califa oat milk
  • Red + blue sprinkles
  • Optional: freeze-dried strawberries or blueberries

Directions:

  1. Add the Chex cereal, popcorn, and pretzels to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and nut butter in 20-second intervals until smooth.
  3. Stir in the vanilla whey protein and oat milk until fully combined and creamy.
  4. Pour the mixture over the cereal mix and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Spread onto a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray.
  6. Top with red + blue sprinkles while still warm.
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