Furikake Chex Mix
Make irresistible Furikake Chex Mix at home—crunchy cereals and pretzels in a sweet-savory glaze with Japanese seasoning. A fun, giftable snack everyone loves.
- Total time
- 1 hr 15 min
- Active time
- 15 min
- Yield
8, 8 (makes enough for five 32-oz mason jars or four 6" x 11" treat bags)8, 8 (makes enough for five 32-oz mason jars or four 6" x 11" treat bags)
- Difficulty
- Medium
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Shichimi Togarashi
2 tsp shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) ((optional))
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Ingredients for Furikake Chex Mix
Breakfast cereal – I used Corn Chex, Wheat Chex, and Honeycomb cereals Bugles corn snack pretzel sticks Japanese roasted green pea snack butter, brown rice syrup (or use corn syrup), sugar, neutral oil, and soy sauce – for the glaze “Nori K
Variations and Customizations
Looking to change things up?
Try these easy and tasty ideas! Switch the snack cracker.
Ingredients US CUSTOMARY METRIC 1X 2X 3X
4 cups Corn Chex 4 cups Wheat Chex 4 cups Honeycomb cereal 4 cups Bugles corn snack 2 cups pretzel sticks 1 bag Japanese roasted green pea snack (2.5 oz, 73 g per bag) For the Seasoning 1 jar nori komi furikake (nori & sesame rice seasoning
Notes
Variations and Customizations Looking to change things up?
Try these easy and tasty ideas! Switch the snack cracker.
Before You Cook
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What can I use instead of brown rice syrup?
Most Furikake Chex Mix recipes use corn syrup, but I wanted something a bit healthier and more neutral in flavor, so I used brown rice syrup.
You can try honey, agave syrup, or maple syrup, but keep in mind that the flavor and texture will change.
Method Overview
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How to Make Furikake Chex Mix
Melt butter in a saucepan, then add brown rice syrup, sugar, oil, and soy sauce.
Stir until the sugar dissolves and remove from heat. Prepare the party mix.
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Nami’s Recipe Tips
These simple tips will help you make the crispiest Furikake Chex Mix every time.
Use silicone spatulas or gloves – They help coat everything quickly and evenly. Use tall-edged aluminum pans – They make tossing easier without spilling.
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Method Timeline
Prep
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15 min
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Cook
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1 hr
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Total
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1 hr 15 min
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Step 1
Preheat the oven to 250ºF (120ºC). Gather all the ingredients. Nami's Tip: This recipe is flexible and forgiving, so feel free to use the cereal blend or party mix of your choice.
Image detailsPreheat the oven to 250ºF (120ºC). Gather all the ingredients. Nami's Tip: This recipe is flexible and forgiving, so feel free to use the cereal blend or party mix of your choice.Just One Cookbook · Furikake Chex Mix (Video)Dev reference Inputs and tools1
Uses
- 4 cups Honeycomb cereal
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Then add ½ cup brown rice syrup, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup neutral oil, and 2 Tbsp soy sauce.
medium heat
Image detailsIn a medium saucepan, melt ½ cup unsalted butter over medium heat. Then add ½ cup brown rice syrup, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup neutral oil, and 2 Tbsp soy sauce.Just One Cookbook · Furikake Chex Mix (Video)Dev reference Inputs and tools5
Uses
- ½ cup unsalted butter ((1 stick, 8 Tbsp))
- ½ cup brown rice syrup
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- ¼ cup neutral oil
Step 3
Lower the heat to avoid boiling and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat to cool slightly. Meanwhile, prepare the party mix blend.
Image detailsLower the heat to avoid boiling and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat to cool slightly. Meanwhile, prepare the party mix blend.Just One Cookbook · Furikake Chex Mix (Video)Dev reference Visual cue
until the sugar dissolves.
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Visual cueInfoVisualuntil the sugar dissolves.
Expected state: until the sugar dissolves.
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Lower the heat to avoid boiling and stir until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat to cool slightly. Meanwhile, prepare the party mix blend.
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Step 4
Add 4 cups Corn Chex, 4 cups Wheat Chex, 4 cups Honeycomb cereal, 4 cups Bugles corn snack, 2 cups pretzel sticks, and 1 bag Japanese roasted green pea snack to a large baking pan with high sides.
Image detailsAdd 4 cups Corn Chex, 4 cups Wheat Chex, 4 cups Honeycomb cereal, 4 cups Bugles corn snack, 2 cups pretzel sticks, and 1 bag Japanese roasted green pea snack to a large baking pan with high sides.Just One Cookbook · Furikake Chex Mix (Video)Dev reference Inputs and tools5
Uses
- 4 cups Corn Chex
- 4 cups Wheat Chex
- 4 cups Bugles corn snack
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 bag Japanese roasted green pea snack ((2.5 oz, 73 g per bag))
Step 5
Whisk the syrup again to blend well, then evenly distribute it over the party mix. Toss well with two silicone spatulas until evenly coated.
Image detailsWhisk the syrup again to blend well, then evenly distribute it over the party mix. Toss well with two silicone spatulas until evenly coated.Just One Cookbook · Furikake Chex Mix (Video)Dev reference Visual cue
until evenly coated.
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Expected state: until evenly coated.
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Step 6
Sprinkle 1 jar nori komi furikake on top and toss well until all pieces are evenly coated. If you like it spicy, sprinkle with 2 tsp shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice), to taste.
Image detailsSprinkle 1 jar nori komi furikake on top and toss well until all pieces are evenly coated. If you like it spicy, sprinkle with 2 tsp shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice), to taste.Just One Cookbook · Furikake Chex Mix (Video)Dev reference Visual cue
until all pieces are evenly coated.
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Visual cueInfoVisualuntil all pieces are evenly coated.
Expected state: until all pieces are evenly coated.
Inputs and tools2
Uses
- 1 jar nori komi furikake ((nori & sesame rice seasoning))
- 2 tsp shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) ((optional))
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Step 7
Bake at 250ºF (120ºC) for 1 hour. After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and toss the mix, then return it to the oven to continue baking. Toss the mix every 15 minutes (3 times total).
Image detailsBake at 250ºF (120ºC) for 1 hour. After 15 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and toss the mix, then return it to the oven to continue baking. Toss the mix every 15 minutes (3 times total).Just One Cookbook · Furikake Chex Mix (Video)Dev reference Checks1
TimingInfoTimingfor 1 hour
Target: 60 minute
Expected state: Bake at 250ºF (120ºC) for 1 hour.
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Step 8
After 1 hour, remove from the oven and let it cool completely. As it cools, toss it every 15 minutes (at least 3 times) to break up the clusters so they separate and don't stick together. Nami's Tip: If you skip this step and your party mix clumps, bake it for another 15 minutes until the syrup melts and the mix becomes loose again. Then take it out and be sure to toss it every 15 minutes this time!
Image detailsAfter 1 hour, remove from the oven and let it cool completely. As it cools, toss it every 15 minutes (at least 3 times) to break up the clusters so they separate and don't stick together.Nami's Tip: If you skip this step and your party mix clumps, bake it for another 15 minutes until the syrup melts and the mix becomes loose again. Then take it out and be sure to toss it every 15 minutes this time!Just One Cookbook · Furikake Chex Mix (Video)Dev reference Visual cue
until the syrup melts and the mix becomes loose again.
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Visual cueInfoVisualuntil the syrup melts and the mix becomes loose again.
Expected state: until the syrup melts and the mix becomes loose again.
TimingInfoTiming1 hour
Target: 60 minute
Expected state: After 1 hour, remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
HoldingMain recipeSource holding instruction
After 1 hour, remove from the oven and let it cool completely. As it cools, toss it every 15 minutes (at least 3 times) to break up the clusters so they separate and don't stick together. Nami's Tip: If you skip this step and your party mix clumps, bake it for another 15 minutes until the syrup melts and the mix becomes loose again. Then take it out and be sure to toss it every 15 minutes this time!
Why and source
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- Source: Furikake Chex Mix (Video)
Step 9
Enjoy! Serve right away or package it into airtight bags or containers for gifting.
Step 10
You can keep in an airtight container or mason jars and store it in a dark, cool place for up to 2–3 weeks or in the freezer for 2–3 months.
Handling and Storage
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Storage Tips
To store: Once the Furikake Chex Mix is cooled completely, store in airtight containers or jars and keep in a cool, dark place for 2–3 weeks.
You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
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Can I make this recipe ahead of time?
It stays crunchy for weeks when stored properly.
How do I adjust the recipe for a large group?
Simply double or triple the ingredients and use multiple baking pans.
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Source: Furikake Chex Mix (Video)
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Main recipe
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8, 8 (makes enough for five 32-oz mason jars or four 6" x 11" treat bags)
Sauce
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Syrup
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Looking to change things up? Try these easy and tasty ideas!
Looking to change things up? Try these easy and tasty ideas!
Switch the snack cracker. Try Cheez-Its, goldfish crackers, or sesame sticks for a different flavor.
Switch the snack cracker. Try Cheez-Its, goldfish crackers, or sesame sticks for a different flavor.
Try different cereals. Swap in Crispix, Kix, or Rice Chex cereal for variety.
Try different cereals. Swap in Crispix, Kix, or Rice Chex cereal for variety.
Add nuts. Peanuts or salted almonds bring delicious texture.
Add nuts. Peanuts or salted almonds bring delicious texture.
Use honey or maple syrup. Please note that the flavor becomes stronger.
Use honey or maple syrup. Please note that the flavor becomes stronger.
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