This past weekend Isaac’s (Summer League) Ultimate Frisbee team was in the playoffs and ended up winning the championship!
Obviously, there was a need to celebrate!
Typically ultimate players drink beer out of frisbees, but since they had a trophy at the end of this game, trophy beer was passed around and sipped by all.
I like to think the Raisin-Almond Chex bars I brought to share helped the team win!
As part of MyBlogSpark I was given the opportunity to try out one of five Chex® cereals that are now gluten free: Rice, Corn, Honey Nut, Chocolate, or Cinnamon.
I’ve always been a fan of homemade chex mixes, particularly one my family calls Trash aka Muddy Buddies so I think it’s pretty cool that now folks with gluten allergies can enjoy Chex cereal without any worries.
I have to admit that although most Chex based treats are absolutely delish, they’re also quite addictive (at least to me). That being said I put my complimentary box of gluten free Corn Chex to good use by making a version of the Apple-Almond Chex Bar for Isaac to share with his frisbee team.
Raisin-Almond Chex Bar (gluten free)
- 4 cups Corn Chex® cereal (Cinnamon Chex would work great as well)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 1 1/2 T coconut oil
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup (I used Wholesome Sweeteners)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
Directions:
1. Line bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, coconut, almonds and raisins; set aside.
2. In 1-quart saucepan, heat oil, corn syrup and brown sugar over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened.
3. Pour over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until evenly coated. Using buttered back of spoon, press mixture firmly in pan. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to cut.
4. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature up to 1 week.
Like most Chex recipes, the bars were super easy to toss together and everyone loved them – even coconut haters. 
Along with the coupon for a free box of gluten free Chex I also received a prize pack containing a measuring cup, measuring spoons, and a locking storage container. The best part is that Chex is allowing me to give away a prize pack (including the items below and a coupon for one box of gluten free Chex cereal) to one lucky EBF reader as well.
Want to win? Simply leave a comment telling me which variety of Chex is your favorite.
You have until Friday August 6 at 11:59pm and the winner will randomly be selected and announced this weekend! Who knows, maybe you’ll be the Chex Champion.
-Brittany
Brittany Mullins, HHC
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I love corn chex–yum! Oooh and I totally agree with you on the muddy buddies–addicting!
I like corn chex the best. In my family we call muddy buddies puppy chow. They are delish.
Chocolate is my favorite! Anything chocolate is always my favorite!
CINNAMON CHEX ROCKS!!!! <3
Cinnamon Chex – yum!
I could eat corn chex ’till the cows come home!
Those bars look great! I like cinnamon Chex!
I agree, it was the Chex bars that helped them win!
This post has made me hungry, time for a late night snack.
Congrats on the championship by the way!
Corn chex is delicious. Also I will be making those bars
I like rice Chex though it’s a cereal I haven’t had in a while! I’ll have to remember it next time I’m at the grocery store.
P.S. I just discovered your blog and I LOVE it! I just finished my freshman year of college and I started eating a lot healthier this year too, though I’m still not as conscientious as I’d like to be. I’m about to start blogging for Shape Magazine’s website, about healthy living at college, and I’d love your tips and insight if you’d like! I’ll be sure to link to your blog from the Shape website.
honey nut! i call it my brain food– it keeps me awake during those long study sessions
Cinnamon cinnamon cinnamon is definitely my favorite!
YUMMM!
corn chex are definitaly my favorites. i also am a huge fan of muddy buddies chex mix. I think it might actually be one of my favorite treats!!
Congratulations to the team…and what a treat to celebrate with! I also find Chex to be wonderfully addictive (especially the cinnamon kind!)
Corn Chex is my favorite…so crunchy! I agree, though, Chex is TOTALLY addictive.
Whenever my mom and I make Chex Mix I definitely grab for the Corn Chex first before the other Chex varieties.
I love Chex because the milk soaks through the little holes but the cereal still stays crunchy! My favorite flavor is Honey Nut but I’m dying to try the Cinnamon.
A mix of the chocolate and cinnamon Chex!
Wow! I would have never known about Chex being GF if I didn’t read your blog. I’m a sucker for good old fashioned CORN Chex:-)
My favorite kind of Chex is the Cinnamon! Sprinkle it with pumpkin pie spice and it tastes just like fall!
Honey nut Chex is amazing!
i’ve only ever tried corn chex!
I like cinnamon chex for normal eats, but chocolate chex for a little treat!
Rice Chex! And the wheat Chex squares in the traditional Chex mix.
Cinnamon! Those babies are addicting.
I’ve been wanting to try the cinnamon kind! But I love classic rice!
I’m sure the cinnamon is delicious, but I love the regular Corn Chex. It tastes so good with milk!
Wheat chex….and cinnamon. Well, all of them really
Corn Chex are my absolute favorite.
MMM the caramel chex mix is so sweet and salty
I love good old wheat chex, but for GF purposes I’ll go with the rice chex. It’s usually a tie in my book.
Great give away! Thank you
Rice chex are my favorite! Yum!
Definitely going to have to try out the bar recipe – it looks and sounds amazing!
Rice Chex all the way!
I just like plain wheat Chex. Actually I’m not even totally sure because I haven’t had Chex in ages! Would love to try cinnamon though
I LOVE muddy buddies! I went to school in Wisconsin, and they called it Puppy Chow. They even sold homemade batches of it in the grocery stores there!
i would love to try the cinnamon – it’s hard to go wrong with cinnamon on anything!
I love the chocolate chex! I’ve never had cinnamon though, so I will have to give that a try!
I love Chocolate Chex…it’s like dessert for breakfast
Back in the day, Chex Mix Bold Party Mix was purchased from the vending machine in high school almost daily… unfortunately those days of unstoppable metabolism are gone
I love Chex! I’m partial to the cinnamon, but I celebrate all varieties
I am uber impressed with that recipe, wow.
I am old school, so I’ll go with the classic Honey Nut Chex. Well — it’s really Muddy Buddy Chex Mix:)
The bars look delicious, chocolate chex is my fav, anything chocolate.
I absolutely can NOT get enough of cinnamon Chex! I swear, I could eat an entire box in one sitting…
The chex bars look great! My favorite way to eat chex cereal is using the tradtional mix made with worcestershire sauce and garlic/onion seasoning. Love savory snacks.
i love cinnamon chex! so tasty
We LOVE cinnamon Chex!!! Your bars look absolutely delish!
Honey Nut is my favorite. Anything with a hint of honey is delicious!
Cinnamon Chex is amazing, but then again, is there a Chex variety that isn’t?
I love the chocolate chex, but the honey nut is a close second. Thanks for the giveaway!
PS: Those bars look delicious. I think they definitely contributed to the win