Our good Valentine S'mores Snack Mix is sweet and salty soft and crunchy snack mix loaded with pink and red candy – suited to Valentines Day! mix and serve – add in more or less candy if you like, according to your tastes – and add to jars, Valentine boxes, gift bags, and more. This snack is great as a sweet treat, or to munch before lunch – it is easy to serve in individual servings, and so adorable for any holiday!

This snack mix is kind of like a sweeter version of Chex Mix – but with a fun Valentine's twist! If you're looking for other good easy snack mix ideas, check out our Sweet and Spicy Guinness Snack Mix Recipe – inspired by the US outpost of Guinness Brewery in Maryland!

At Avdaye, we add lots of tips in all of our recipes – because we are a home cook without any formal training, and we find we are more confident making dishes when we understand why it works, and what each ingredient means to the flavor of a recipe. Our goal is for even the most beginner home cook to feel empowered in the kitchen.

How to Make Romantic Snack Mix

If you're looking for a fun snack for Valentines Day that is nut free, easy to serve to kids, and great at parties, we LOVE this easy, simple, and good Valentine's s'mores snack mix.

Valentine's Chex Mix Ingredients

To make this recipe, you'll need the following ingredients:

Golden grahams cereal (2 cups) – Crunchy and lightly honey-sweet, Golden Grahams add that classic graham cracker flavor that makes this snack mix taste like a s'more.
Mini marshmallows (1 cup) – Soft, fluffy mini marshmallows bring a sweet, pillowy texture that perfectly mimics gooey campfire marshmallows.
M&M's (1 cup) – Colorful M&M's add a pop of Valentine's flair along with a satisfying chocolate crunch in every handful.
Mini chocolate chips (½ cup) – Tiny chocolate chips melt slightly against the cereal and marshmallows, delivering rich chocolate flavor throughout the mix.
Valentine's sprinkles (¼ cup) – Festive sprinkles add a fun burst of color and sweetness, making this snack mix extra cute and party-ready for Valentine's Day.

Steps to Make Valentine's S'mores Mix

Add Ingredients

In a large bowl, mix ingredients well.

Stir and Store

Save small sprinkles and marshmallows to add at the end – sprinkles will fall to bottom of snack mix, and marshmallows dry out quickly when exposed to air.

Kitchen notes

Drizzle. For a bit more flavor, try mixing snack mix, then spreading out on a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper. Drizzle melted chocolate over the snack mix, then let set. Scoop up and add back to bowl to serve.

Add Heat. Sprinkle in a little salt or some red hots for a bit of a salty or spicy kick.

PB Flavor. Add Reese's peanut butter cups or Reese's pieces if peanut butter is ok to serve at your school.

Add More Candy. Try adding in chocolate chunks or bits of chopped up Snickers for more flavor!

Other Valentines Ideas You'll Love

If you're looking for more Valentines inspired treats, check out our Red Velvet Cake Mix Truffles White Chocolate Chip Raspberry Oatmeal Cookiesand Raspberry Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe!

We also have an good White Chocolate Raspberry Rice Krispie Treats recipe that is a total knockout!

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Valentines Chex Mix FAQs

How long can we store snack mix?

Since we're not using any dairy, it can last for up to two weeks, when stored in an airtight container – however your marshmallows may dry out.

How do we store snack mix?

Keep leftovers in a cool, dry place. If making ahead of time, consider leaving marshmallows out until before serving, since they dry out quickly.

Can we use other candy?

The sky is the limit! Use candies you love the taste of, and have fun!

Do we have to use Golden Grahams?

We're trying to mimic the taste of s'mores with this recipe – you can use any cereal you'd like as the base or swap the Grahams out for corn Chex.

Can we make Valentine's s'mores mix ahead of time?

Yes! You can make it 2–3 days in advance and store it in an airtight container at room temperature to keep everything fresh and crunchy.

Can we swap Golden Grahams for another cereal?

Yes, Honey Grahams, Teddy Grahams, or even Chex cereal work well, though Golden Grahams give the most classic s'mores flavor.

Ingredients

2 cups Golden grahams cereal
1 cup mini marshmallows
1 cup m&m's
½ cup mini chocolate chips
¼ cup Valentine's sprinkles

Method

Add to a large bowl, mix well.