Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix

This Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix is a sweet, crunchy, no-bake summer snack mix made with Rice Chex, white chocolate, strawberry cake mix, pink lemonade powder, and freeze-dried strawberries.

This easy no-bake summer snack recipe is perfect for parties, snack tables, baby showers, and summer celebrations.

Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix

If summer had a snack mix, this Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix would be it. It’s sweet, crunchy, bright, pink, and packed with fun strawberry lemonade flavor.

This easy no-bake Chex mix is made with Rice Chex cereal coated in melted white chocolate and butter, then tossed with powdered sugar, dry strawberry cake mix, pink lemonade drink mix, and chopped freeze-dried strawberries.

It’s the kind of easy party snack that works for summer cookouts, pool days, birthday parties, movie nights, beach trips, road trips, school snacks, after-school snacks, and anytime you want a sweet little treat that feels extra fun.

This would even be a great tasty treat or dessert for Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• No baking required.
• Sweet strawberry lemonade flavor.
• Pretty pink color for summer parties.
• Easy to make ahead.
• Great for gifting, snack boards, party bowls, and treat bags.
• Kid-friendly and fun for summer.

Quick Glance Ingredients

Ingredients for Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix

• Rice Chex cereal – Rice Chex gives this snack mix the perfect light, crunchy base. I used the strawberry Chex cereal for this recipe.
• White chocolate chips or white candy melts – This helps coat the cereal and gives the powdered mixture something to cling to.
• Butter – Helps make the melted white chocolate mixture smooth and rich.
• Dry strawberry cake mix – Adds sweet strawberry flavor and a pretty pink color.
• Powdered sugar – Gives this Chex mix that classic puppy chow coating.
• Pink lemonade drink mix powder – Adds that bright, sweet-tart lemonade flavor.
• Freeze-dried strawberries – Adds real strawberry flavor, color, and a little fruity crunch.

Ingredients

• 8 cups Rice Chex cereal – Strawberry Chex Cereal for this Strawberry Chex Mix is great
• 12 ounces white chocolate chips or white candy melts
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup dry strawberry cake mix
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons pink lemonade drink mix powder
• 1/4 cup chopped freeze-dried strawberries

How to Make Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix

Add the Cereal

Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a very large mixing bowl.

Melt the Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until smooth.

Coat the Cereal

Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until the cereal is evenly coated.

Make the Strawberry Lemonade Coating

In a large zip-top bag or bowl with a lid, combine the dry strawberry cake mix, powdered sugar, pink lemonade drink mix powder, and chopped freeze-dried strawberries.

Shake to Coat

Add the coated cereal mixture to the bag or bowl and shake gently until the cereal is fully coated.

You can also toss everything together in a very large mixing bowl instead of using a zip-top bag.

Cool Completely

Spread the Chex mix onto parchment paper or a baking sheet and let it cool completely before serving or storing.

Angie’s Kitchen Notes

• Use a very large bowl so the cereal has room to mix without breaking.
• Melt the white chocolate slowly so it does not seize or burn.
• Let the cereal cool completely before storing so it stays crisp.
• Chop the freeze-dried strawberries into small pieces so they mix evenly.
• If you want a stronger lemonade flavor, add a little extra pink lemonade powder, but start small because it can get tart fast.
• This is great for party favor bags, summer snack bowls, and road trip treats.

Can I Make This Ahead of Time?

Yes. Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix is a great make-ahead snack. Make it the day before your party or event and store it in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Storage

Store this Chex mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Keep it in a cool, dry place so the coating stays crisp.

I do not recommend refrigerating it because the coating can become sticky from moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use white candy melts instead of white chocolate chips?

Yes. White candy melts work well and usually melt smoothly, which makes them a great option for coating the cereal.

Can I use another kind of Chex cereal?

Yes. Rice Chex works best for this recipe, but Corn Chex or Vanilla Chex can also work if you want to change the flavor slightly.

Can I make this without strawberry cake mix?

The dry strawberry cake mix adds a lot of the strawberry flavor and pink color, so I recommend using it for this recipe. If you leave it out, the flavor will be more like pink lemonade puppy chow than strawberry lemonade Chex mix.

Do I need to bake the cake mix first?

If you are concerned about using dry cake mix as-is, spread the dry cake mix on a baking sheet and bake it at 350°F for about 5 minutes, then let it cool completely before mixing it with the powdered sugar and lemonade powder. DO NOT BAKE THE CAKE INTO A CAKE.

Can I make this gluten free?

Rice Chex is commonly gluten-free, but the cake mix, drink mix, white chocolate, and other packaged ingredients need to be checked by brand. Use certified gluten-free products if needed.

Can I freeze this Chex mix?

I do not recommend freezing this Chex mix because the coating can become sticky or lose its texture after thawing.

Is This The Same Thing As Muddy Buddies or Puppy Chow?

It technically falls into the puppy chow or muddy buddies family, but Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix felt more fitting for this bright summer version.

Can I make this for a party?

Yes! This recipe makes a great party snack because it is easy to make ahead and easy to serve in bowls, cups, or treat bags.

Recipe Variations

• Add sprinkles: Pink, yellow, or rainbow sprinkles make this extra fun for parties.
• Make it extra strawberry: Add more chopped freeze-dried strawberries.
• Make it extra lemony: Add a little extra pink lemonade drink mix powder.
• Add mini marshmallows: Stir them in after the cereal has cooled.
• Package it for gifts: Add to clear treat bags with pink ribbon for party favors.

More Summer Dessert Recipes

Looking for more fun summer treats? Try these next:

• No-Churn Pink & White Frosted Animal Cookie Ice Cream
• No-Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream
• Cookie Monster Ice Cream

More Chex Mix / Puppy Chow Recipes

• Grinch Chex Mix – Grinch Puppy Chow
• Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Chex Mix
• Witch Hat Puppy Chow Snack Mix

Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix

Strawberry Pink Lemonade Chex Mix

Yield: 8 cups

A sweet, crunchy, no-bake summer snack mix made with Rice Chex cereal, white chocolate, strawberry flavor, and bright pink lemonade. Perfect for summer parties, movie nights, road trips, and snack boards!

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Ingredients

• 8 cups Rice Chex cereal
• 12 oz white chocolate chips or white candy melts
• ¼ cup butter
• ½ cup dry strawberry cake mix
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons pink lemonade drink mix powder
• ¼ cup freeze-dried strawberries, chopped

Instructions

1. Add the cereal

Pour the Rice Chex cereal into a very large mixing bowl.

2. Melt the chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.

3. Coat the cereal

Pour the melted white chocolate mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.

4. Make the coating mixture

In a large zip-top bag or bowl with a lid, combine:

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  dry strawberry cake mix
  powdered sugar
  pink lemonade drink mix powder
  chopped freeze-dried strawberries
  

5. Shake to coat

Add the coated cereal to the bag or bowl and shake gently until fully coated.

6. Cool completely

Spread the Chex mix onto parchment paper or a baking sheet and let cool completely.

Notes

Angie’s Kitchen Notes

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  Chop the freeze-dried strawberries into smaller pieces so they coat more evenly.
  
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  White candy melts tend to give a smoother finish than white chocolate chips.
  
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  Let the mix cool completely before storing so it stays crunchy.
  
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  Add pink or rainbow sprinkles for extra summer party vibes.
  
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  Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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