chile lime protein snack mix
chex mix - aka the party snack that hits all the flavor notes & EVERYONE loves. my version? let's remove the gluten + sugar, boost it with protein + fiber & make INCREDIBLE flavor combinations. every variation is able to be customized to your preference (peep the notes to see the template I follow!)
this version is fiery! spicy, crunchy, sweet-heat perfection 🔥 this chile lime protein snack mix is loaded with bold flavor, crunchy texture, & tons of mix-and-match options so you can make it exactly how you like it. whether you follow my recipe to a T (which is of course delicious) or you sub your favs, this is a balanced, crunchy, & delicious snack you won't be able to get enough of!
in this mix, spicy chile meets zesty lime — with pops of sweetness, smokiness, and just enough surprise to make you go, “okay… this slaps.” 😮🔥
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
1 hour and 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
22
Serves: 48
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Traditional Tortilla Chips - Masa, hatch chile or lime flavor
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Grain-Free Pretzel Twists, Hatch Chile Lime - Fit Joy
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Chile Lime Grain Free Puff Snacks - Siete Foods
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Spicy Chili Lime Multi Seed Crackers – Flackers
- 5 oz5 oz5 oz Honey Graham Protein Cereal - Catalina Crunch, or any protein/low-sugar cereal
- 1-2 cups1-2 cups1-2 cups Pumpkin Seeds, or any nuts/seeds
wet ingredients
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup1/4 cup Coconut Oil
- 1/4 cup1/4 cup1/4 cup Chamoy Botana Sauce - Siete Foods, or any sweet hot sauce
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Habanero Botana Sauce - Siete Foods, or any savory hot sauce
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Lime Juice
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (with Allulose) - Lakanto
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Chipotle Powder
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Chile Lime Smoked Salt - Texas Salt Co., or lime LMNT
add-ins
- Grass-Fed Beef and Organ Meat Sticks - Lineage Provisions, any flavor or any meat stick, diced
- spicy electrolyte glazed legumes (click for recipe)
- miso wasabi legumes (click for recipe)
- smoky bbq legumes (click for recipe)
- Pineapple Chili Lime Chips - Good Sam
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- preheat oven to 275.
- to a large bowl, add all dry ingredients; set aside.
- in a sauce pan over low-medium heat, add all wet ingredients; stir until everything is combined & dissolved.
- using a large spatula, thoroughly mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
- add snack mix to a baking sheet; then bake for 60-75 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes.
- remove from oven, then allow to cool completely, then fold in add-ins of choice.
- store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or freeze for longer shelf-life.
Notes
- dry ingredients:
- 4 bags of your favorite crunchy things (grain-free pretzels, seed oil free chips, fiber-boosted crackers, etc.)
- 1 bag any protein-rich cereal (catalina crunch is my TOP recommendation here)
- 1-2 cups nuts, seeds, or chopped BTR nation bars
- wet ingredients:
- ¼ cup fat of choice - butter, coconut oil, bacon grease, etc.
- ½ cup sauce of choice
- ¼-½ cup golden monk fruit
- 1-2 T seasonings of choice
- add-ins:
- meat sticks
- legume snacks: spicy electrolyte, miso wasabi, smoky bbq
- dried cheese crisps
- freeze-dried fruit
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Baked Goods Dairy Free Egg Free Gluten Free Nut Free Other Shellfish Free Side Dishes Snacks Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 90 |
| Fat: | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 7 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 1 g |
| Sodium: | 109 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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