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Family Game Night Snacks: 5 Must-Try Chex Mixes

Published: Sep 9, 2022 by Zina Harrington · Post may contain affiliate links

Looking for a unique family game night snack? We love these easy-to-munch homemade Chex Mix variations between turns! 

Homemade Chex Mix for game night with pretzels and nuts.

As parents, we’ve always believed in the power of game night as a way to connect with kids. We're always looking for new games to add to our collection. Here are two of current family favorites!

  • Machi Koro: A Family Favorite For Game Night
  • Exploding Kittens: A Portable Family Card Game You Can Pick-up In 5-Minutes

We also believe that having delicious family game night snacks is a MUST for making this ongoing tradition memorable.

We're love traditional Chex Mix as a go-to snack when playing board games. Are you ready to take your family game night to the next level?

5 Must-Try Chex Mixes

Our close friend, kids' cookbook author Tiffany Dahle of Peanut Blossom, recommends skipping traditionally spiced Chex Mix (Worcestershire, garlic, and onion) and try one of these unique variations for family game night instead!

Photo Credit: PeanutBlossom.com

01. HONEY SRIRACHA CHEX MIX

When you try this sweet, super-spicy, awesome crunchy snack, you’ll be in heaven.

Photo Credit: PeanutBlossom.com

02. BLUEBERRY LEMON MUDDY BUDDIES

This puppy chow recipe is an addictive and EASY dessert recipe to serve as a snack at your next family game night.

Photo Credit: PeanutBlossom.com

03. Sweet Chex Mix With M&Ms

This top-secret sweet and salty Chex Mix combo is the perfect game night snack.

Photo Credit: PeanutBlossom.com

04. Hot Apple Pie Chex Mix

Fresh apple cider and pie spices make the perfect game night snack during the fall.

Photo Credit: www.chex.com

05. Peanut Butter Blossom Cookie Chex

In this Chex Mix one of our favorite holiday cookies, peanut butter blossoms, are transformed into a sweet Chex Snack Mix.

Find The Best Games For Families

Still looking for the perfect choice for your upcoming game night to couple with this delicious Chex Mix snack? Our gaming family has got you covered.

Here are some other family-friendly game recommendations!

  • 5 Strategy Games for Families
  • 7 of the BEST Card Games For Families

A big thanks to Tiffany over at Peanut Blossom for sharing these delicious family game night recipes with us. Here are a few additional posts from her site you might enjoy!

  • Ridiculously easy chocolate peanut butter pretzels snack mix
  • Three secrets to the perfect family game night
  • Are We There Yet?! Adorable road trip games for kids
Stack of kid-friendly board games for family game night.

Love this list of Chex Mix recipes to try as a family game night snack? ♥

It would make our week if you took a second to share this list of Chex Mix recipes to try as a family game night on your favorite social media spot. That’s how we know we’re on the right track and should continue writing more content like this!

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