This vegan healthier furikake chex mix is so dang ADDICTING. It will become your new favorite chex mix ever. I literally cannot stop eating it. It’s the perfect combination of savory and sweet and made with no corn syrup. The crunch, saltiness, sweetness, and peanuts are down right irresistible! I find myself turning on a show and mindlessly munching on this furikake chex mix.

If you haven’t tried furikake before, it’s a Japanese seasoning made from nori. It typically contains fish in it, but there are vegan options too. This nori furikake is my favorite one that is vegan and you can get it on Amazon, but I got this at my local Asian grocery store. It’s a super easy recipe, you just need some patience as it takes a long time to bake at a lower temperature to achieve that crispiness we all love. It will crisp up more as it cools too. If you want a crowd pleasure and something delicious to munch on, this healthier furikake chex mix is a winner!

Ingredients

6 heaping cups Chex cereal (I did half rice and half corn)
2 cups pretzels
1 1/2 cups sesame sticks (I get mine at Trader Joe’s, Sprouts, or Whole Foods)
1 cup peanuts (raw or roasted works)
1/4 cup vegan butter, melted
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup vegan furikake (see post for which one I use)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
In a very large bowl, add the Chex, pretzels, sesame sticks, and peanuts. Stir with a spatula until well combined.
In a small bowl, add the melted butter, maple syrup, soy sauce, and salt. Stir until well combined. Pour over Chex mixture. Stir with a spatula until everything is evenly coated. Then sprinkle the furikake over the mixture. Stir until well combined.
Spread chex mix over the lined pan. Bake for 70-75 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Let it cool on the pan completely. It will crisp up more as it cools. Enjoy! Store in an airtight container.

Servings: 8

Author: valeria.chao

Healthier Furikake Chex Mix (vegan)