If you love when salty and sweet come together, you will love this Payday Chex Mix! This snack takes just 5 minutes and 4 ingredients to make and tastes just like the candy bar.
Reasons why you need this recipe for Payday Chex Mix:
It’s an easy dessert recipe that takes about 5 minutes to make.
It’s a quick snack idea that satisfies both salty and sweet lovers.
It’s no bake, which means it’s perfect for hot summer days when you don’t want to turn on the oven.
It tastes like a Payday candy bar.
Did I mention it takes just 5 minutes to make?
I love salty and sweet treats. The only problem is they’re really addicting. You know how when you eat something salty, you then need something sweet to balance out the salt you just ate? Then after your sweet treat, you’re left wanting something with salt again? It’s a vicious cycle 😉
That doesn’t ever happen with this Payday Chex Mix. It not only covers the salt and the sweet, but it has the perfect balance of textures too! Crispy chex cereal, gooey chewy caramel, and salty crunchy peanuts.
You just can’t go wrong here, kids!
Chris says
Wish we could purchase Chex cereal here in the UK. My daughter who has coeliac disease loves them!!
Chris K. says
Can you order it from Amazon and have them ship it to you?
cindy3539 says
The taste was good, but mine never got “unsticky” and was a bit of a mess to eat. Is that how the recipe is supposed to be?
Stephanie Brubaker says
They do stay slightly sticky, but they shouldn’t be messy. Maybe add a bit less milk to the caramel next time, that will help with the stickiness.
Danielle Gardner says
Definitely meant football party!!! Lol
Danielle Gardner says
This was a huge hit at my foot party yesterday! So simple and easy to make. Had to give the recipe to several people. Thanks for sharing! Will definitely make it again!
Beth @ The First Year says
Stephanie.. oh my goodness.. hand over the bowl!!
Colleen (Souffle Bombay) says
Mmmm, caramel gets me every time!
Mallory says
Wow. This looks amazing! Perfect for Friday night movies. I am pinning this.
Susan says
This looks really dangerous and probably one of those snacks that I wouldn’t be able to stop eating!
The Mom Chef ~ Taking on Magazines One Recipe at a Time says
Okay, I’m in. Just pass the bowl this way. I ADORE caramel and think the idea of putting it in a Chex mix is awesome.
Miriam @ OvertimeCook says
This chex mix has my name all over it! Yum!
Angie says
I love chex mix! And this version with peanuts and caramel is to die for! Nothing beats a payday!
Sarah Caron (Sarah's Cucina Bella) says
I love the mix of flavors and textures in this. YUM!
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says
Oh yum! The caramel with the peanuts sounds awesome.
Marjory @ Dinner-Mom says
Sounds like a tasty snack for the weekend!
Jenn Renae says
omg yum!
susanna says
This looks really good! One question… does it really only keep for two days? Why, does it get soggy? Thanks!
Stephanie says
Thanks, Susanna! After about 2 days the Chex start to soften. It still tastes good, but the texture changes. It tastes best the first two days, in my opinion. Hope you enjoy!
Lynn Stumpf- Huntley says
Ok, Now this I have got to try! Yum:) Lynn @ Turnips 2 Tangerines.
Stephanie says
Thank you, Lynn! Hope you enjoy!
Karyn - Pint Sized Baker says
Yum! I love this flavor combo! Love it! I’ve pinned it! Thanks for sharing at Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker.
Stephanie says
Thanks, Karyn!
April @ Angel's Homestead says
This sounds so good. I’d love it if you would bring this over to my Saturday Spotlight party to share. Hope to see you there!
http://angelshomestead.com/saturday-spotlight-20/
April
Angels Homestead
Leslie Lambert says
What a creative (and delicious) idea! This would be perfect to link up to my Create It Thursday post..it’s live now! http://www.lambertslately.com/2013/06/create-it-thursday-5-plus-features.html
Beth @ Aunt B's Kitchen says
This looks great! I’ve pinned it. Thanks.
Stephanie says
Thank you, I appreciate it, Beth!
Victoria B. says
I think we will be making this for Father’s Day. My fiancee loves Pay Days and Chex Mix. Plus it shouldn’t be to hard for a preschooler to include in the making! Thank you for sharing. Now following you on bloglovin’
Stephanie says
I’m so happy to have you here, Victoria! I hope you all enjoy this!
Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen says
Um you didn’t need to give me all those reasons- the pictures spoke to me! But thanks for giving me some more reasons!! This looks fantastic!
Stephanie says
Haha! Thanks, Elizabeth!
NewMrsAdventures says
This sounds delicious and a perfect easy snack recipe! Thanks for sharing! Found you through the chef in training link party. Come see me at New Mrs. Adventures
Thanks!
Stephanie says
Thank you, I’m so glad you stopped by!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
You had me at five minutes! This sweet and salty treat sounds awesome.
Stephanie says
Thanks, Nicole! Gotta love a fast, easy snack, right?
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I haven’t had a payday in years! I bet this taste great!
Stephanie says
Oh, you’ve gotta try it! Thanks, Nancy!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I have a recipe for homemade Payday bars..but this is the ticket! Fast, easy, and so addictive I bet 🙂
Stephanie says
I’ll have to check out that recipe! And you’re right – it’s totally addictive! Thanks, Averie!
Kathy says
Wow! This is right up my ally! Quick, easy and sweet and salty!
Stephanie says
Yes! I love an easy quick snack too 🙂 Thanks, Kathy!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
Best. Recipe. Ever! No doubt! I am obsesssssed with PayDays and my dad is even more crazy about them. I am totally making this for him for Father’s Day! You’re brilliant, my beautiful friend 🙂
Stephanie says
Thanks, girl! Paydays are totally underrated – I love the salty and sweet!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
My Dad used to eat a Payday a day when I was little. I can still remember seeing those white wrappers in his truck 🙂 He would love this!
Stephanie says
Wow, a Payday a day! Love that! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
This is an insanely genius recipe!! I love paydays!
Stephanie says
Thanks, Dorothy!
Wendy says
This snack mix has something for everyone: sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy. And I love Payday candy bars. 🙂
Stephanie says
Thanks Wendy!