• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
To Simply Inspire
  • About Me
    • Contact
    • Press
  • Recipe Index
  • Appetizers
  • Breakfast
  • Main Dishes
  • Desserts
  • On the Lighter Side Recipes
  • Salads
  • Side Dishes
  • Soups and Stews
  • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
menu icon
go to homepage
  • All Recipes
  • By Course
  • Holidays
  • Shop
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • All Recipes
    • By Course
    • Holidays
    • Shop
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×
    Home » Recipes » American

    White Trash Recipe

    Published: Dec 6, 2021 · Modified: Feb 14, 2025 by Sherri · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    419 shares
    • Facebook
    Jump to Recipe
    white bowl full of white trash snack mix

    This White Trash recipe, aka white chocolate Chex mix, is a no-bake dessert made with crispy rice cereal, salty peanuts, crunchy pretzels coated in delicious white chocolate for the perfect sweet and slightly salty treat that can be customized for any occasion!

    There’s always a time when quick and easy snacks are needed, no matter what time of year! Both Oreo Balls, Rolo Pretzel Turtles and Peanut Butter Balls are other easy, no-bake treats worth trying the next time you have last-minute guests or a sweet craving to curb!

    white bowl full of white chocolate chex mix with pretzel sticks and peanuts and green and red sprinkles

    Table of contents

    • Why we love this recipe
    • Ingredients/shopping list
    • How to Make this White Chocolate Trail Mix
    • Variations/ Substitutions
    • Tips
      • Other Holiday Recipes

    Why is this called White Trash?

    It’s a funny name that’s for sure! It’s called White Trash because it looks like a bunch of stuff was just thrown together. Kind of of trash like. HA!

    White Trash is one of those delicious snack mix ideas that are sort of like muddy buddies (aka puppy chow) with a twist on traditional chex mix! It’s has several names actually. It’s also called Reindeer Chow in addition to White chocolate Snack mix and White Chocolate Chex Mix.

    You have no idea how much you love the stuff until you look down at your bowl and realize you’ve eaten the whole thing. It’s such an easy snack to pull together for entertaining and a great treat for the holiday season. You can also give it to friends and neighbors in a little gift bag!

    This Chex party mix is the perfect snack for when you’re watching a movie or playing cards on family game night. It’s made with simple ingredients like white chocolate, Chex mix cereal, pretzels, and peanuts. That’s it!

    The beauty of this sweet snack is that you can swap out anything and make it exactly how you like it. No matter what you add in there, that sweet, salty, crunchy combination is something everyone can’t get enough of!

    closeup of white chocolate coated chex mix with green and red spinkles

    Why we love this recipe

    • As quick and easy as no-bake desserts come. It comes together in minutes!
    • They’re the perfect party snack (or anytime you want a snack).
    • The sweet and salty combination is irresistible and the crunch is the ultimate satisfaction.
    • You can dress it up with festive colors and add-ins for the holidays and any special occasion!
    four glass bowls with pretzel sticks, chex cereal, peanuts and white chocolate squares

    Ingredients/shopping list

    • White chocolate – You can use either white chocolate bars or white chocolate chips. If using bars, chop them up for easier melting.
    • Chex mix cereal – A light, crispy rice cereal.
    • Pretzel sticks – If you prefer to use knots, go right ahead.
    • Dry roasted peanuts – The nutty, crunchy, salty element (along with the pretzels, of course!).
    • Optional add-ons for the holidays – Green candy melts for drizzling and holiday sprinkles for a colorful addition.

    How to Make this White Chocolate Trail Mix

    This snack mix comes together so easily and so quickly. Other than waiting for it to set, of course. Then you can dig in!

    Step 1: Toss the Chex cereal, pretzels, and peanuts into a large mixing bowl and melt the white chocolate in separate microwave-safe bowl.

    glass bowl full of pretzel stick and chex cereal

    Step 2: Heat the chocolate for 30 seconds at 50% power, stir and heat again for an additional 30 seconds. Stir once more an if needed, heat once more. You can also melt it a double boiler on the stove top if you’d like.

    bowl full of chex cereal and pretzels drizzled with melted white chocolate

    Step 3: Pour melted chocolate over the cereal mixture and give it a gentle stir making sure all the dry ingredients get coated in the chocolate.

    Step 4: If you plan on adding a drizzle, spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined (or wax paper lined) rimmed baking sheet and melt the green candy melts at 30 second intervals.

    chex cereal mixed with pretzel stick and peanuts being mixed with melted white chocolate

    Step 5: Add melted green melts to a small ziplock bag or piping bag and drizzle all over the mix. Add sprinkles and allow it to set for 45 minutes.

    Enjoy!

    chex cereal mix with white chocolate drizzled with green icing

    Variations/ Substitutions

    • Add red and green M&M’s, peanut M&M’s, cheerios, bagel chips, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, Reese’s pieces, etc.
    • Red and Green drizzles and/or sprinkles for the festive Christmas season
    • Add candy corn for Halloween season and other seasonal colored M&M’s for Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, or Valentine’s Day.
    • Swap the peanuts for another nut like almond slivers, cocktail peanuts, pecans, or even mixed nuts.
    • Substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate if preferred.
    • Use cinnamon-flavored Chex mix for a yummy flavor twist.
    • Use Crispix Cereal as an alternative to Chex cereal.
    • Swap the white chocolate for almond bark if you’d like.
    • Toss the mixture in ½ cup of powdered sugar after mixing in the white chocolate. lace the powdered sugar in a plastic bag and place the mixture in a shake it around.

    Tips

    • Use Rice Chex cereal or a mixture of different Chex mix cereals like corn Chex and wheat Chex.
    • Can be easily made gluten-free with gluten-free pretzels and rice or corn Chex.
    • Whether you add a drizzle and sprinkles or not, it’s important to lay out the mix on parchment paper to allow it to set. That way it won’t end up in one large clump.
    • Once completely set, wrap in cellophane or a decorative jar and gift it to friends, teachers, and neighbors!

    FAQ’s

    How to Store it?

    Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days. It is at its best for the first couple of days, and then the cereal may start to lose some of its crisp texture.

    Can I use Melting Wafter instead of White Chocolate?

    You can use melting wafter (like Ghirardelli White Vanilla Flavored Melting Wafers or even candy melts (like Wilton Candy Melts) in place of the white chocolate. You can also substitute Almond Bark, which is similar to white chocolate but made with vegetable oils instead of cocoa butter.

    Other Holiday Recipes

    Easy Peppermint Bark

    Snickerdoodle Cookies

    Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Christmas Lasagna Dessert

    Red Velvet Poke Cake

    If you like this recipe, please leave us a comment and rate the recipe below. You can also find us on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and Instagram!

    white bowl full of white chocolate chex mix with pretzel sticks and peanuts and green and red sprinkles

    White Trash Recipe

    This White Trash recipe, aka white chocolate Chex mix, is a no-bake dessert made with crispy rice cereal, salty peanuts, crunchy pretzels coated in delicious white chocolate for the perfect sweet and slightly salty treat that can be customized for any occasion!
    5 from 3 votes
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Print Pin Share Rate
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Resting time: 45 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Calories: 174kcal
    Author: Sherri Hagymas

    Ingredients

    • 2 bars white chocolate or 1 cup white chocolate chips
    • 2 cups Chex mix cereal
    • 2 cups pretzel sticks or knots
    • 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
    • ½ cup green candy melts optional
    • Holiday colored sprinkles optional

    Instructions

    • In a large mixing bowl, add the Chex cereal, pretzels, and peanuts and toss together.
    • Break white chocolate bars into pieces and place in a microwave safe bowl
    • Heat in microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power level.
    • Stir and heat for an additional 30 seconds at 50% power level.
    • Stir again and repeat heating one more time if needed. Be careful not to overheat or chocolate will become too thick
    • Pour melted white chocolate over the Chex mix and gently stir to coat.
    • For Drizzle
    • If adding green drizzle, spread the mixture onto baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
    • Melt green candy melts at 30 second intervals in a small microwave safe bowl and then add it to a small ziplock bag or piping bag. (you can also drizzle it carefully with a spoon)
    • Cut off the corner of the bag and zig-zag small drizzles all over the mix
    • Add sprinkles if using and let the mix sit for at least 45 minutes to set.

    Notes

    Store in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days
    Add seasonal colored M&M’s, cheerios, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, if desired.
    Add green and red drizzles if preferred.
    Substitute milk chocolate or dark chocolate if preferred.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 5mg

    Nutritional Disclosure

    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation.

    Tried this recipe?We love seeing your pictures! Mention @ToSimplyInspire or tag #ToSimplyInspire!

    More American

    • A sliced bundt cake with a white glaze and a cinnamon streusel filling.
      Sock It To Me Cake
    • A cast iron skillet filled with cajun shrimp and rice garnished with parsley.
      Cajun Shrimp and Rice
    • A white plate with seven round lemon sugar cookies on a white surface.
      Lemon Sugar Cookies
    • A plate of glazed hot honey chicken wings garnished with herbs, served with a small bowl of honey with a wooden spoon.
      Hot Honey Chicken Wings

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pamela Satterfield

      December 23, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      I have made white trash for years and people love it!! I melt the semi sweet morsels, peanut butter, and butter. Then I mix roasted peanuts, pretzel sticks, rice Chex or Crispix, pour chocolate mixture over it and stir until well coated. Put a bunch of powdered sugar in a garbage bag, pour all the mixture in the bag and shake until coated. Pour in a large bowl and it’s ready for a party!!! Delicious!!

      Reply
    2. Doris Shaffer

      December 08, 2021 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      I have been wanting to do this mix for the Holidays. Thanks

      Reply
    5 from 3 votes (1 rating without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Sherri Hagymas leaning on a counter with a white coffee mug

    Hi there! I’m Sherri I love creating a variety of easy recipes that anyone can make and enjoy! From healthy to comforting, I hope you find something that inspires you!.

    More about me →

    Easy Dinners

    • White bowl full of Egg Fried Rice with fork inserted.
      Egg Fried Rice

    • White skillet with tuscan chicken recipe with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach in a creamy sauce.
      Tuscan Chicken

    • four breaded chicken breasts in a cast iron skillet with lemon slices
      Creamy Lemon Parmesan Chicken

    • Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
      Butter Steak Bites with Garlic Herb Potatoes

    • skillet full of creamy chicken with mushroom sauce topped with parsley.
      Chicken with Mushroom Sauce

    • bowl full of fresh cucumber slices, imitaion crab meat, and avocado with spicy mayo drizzles and topped with sesame seeds
      California Roll in a Bowl

    Popular Recipes

    • slice of coffee cake on a white plate
      Best Easy Coffee Cake

    • Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta recipe in a silver serving bowl
      Bang Bang Shrimp Pasta

    • closeup of several crispy chicken wings on white parchment paper.
      Oven Baked Chicken Wings

    • White bowl full of fresh mango salsa topped with cilantro and red onion.
      Mango Salsa

    • black bowl with cottage cheese dip with a carrot and celery
      Ranch Cottage Cheese Dip

    • closeup of shrimp corn chowder in a white bowl with spoon in it.
      Shrimp Corn Chowder

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    List of publications that have featured Tosimplyinspire.com. woman's day, southern living, delish, parade, Forbes, prevention, and parade.

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Disclosure Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact
    • Shop
    • Shop My Favorites
    Copyright © 2025 To Simply Inspire
    Discloure Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
    To Simply Inspire is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program
    designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.