Nuts and Bolts Party Mix Recipe - Vegan in the Freezer (2024)

FAQs

Can party mix be frozen? ›

This party mix recipe is perfect for making ahead in bulk, freezing, and then enjoying whenever you want. It's also great for homemade gifts! It'll keep in freezer-friendly bags for 4-6 months.

Soy sauce, ketchup and white wine vinegar

The best Worcestershire sauce substitute? A combination of soy sauce, ketchup, and white wine vinegar! This combination is a mix of pantry ingredients that tastes oddly similar to the real thing.

Make Ahead Instructions: Chex mix tastes freshest when served within 2-3 days of making it, but it will last stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Freezing Instructions: Chex mix freezes great! Store in freezer-safe container or bag for up to 3 months.

If you are new to chex mix, it's basically just cereals, pretzels, and nuts seasoned with butter and Worcestershire sauce. Which of course, makes it not vegan. Not only because traditional butter isn't vegan, but Worcestershire sauce contains fish.

Generally speaking, most food should last 3-6 months without succumbing to freezer burn. But wrapping foods properly with freezer wrap (not plastic wrap, which lets a lot of air in), or using air-tight, freezer-safe containers can increase their “shelf” life.

This Original Chex™ Party Mix can be made ahead of time and stored until ready to eat. Once mix is completely cooled, spoon into airtight containers and store for up to 2 weeks in a cool pantry.

Worcestershire sauce is something that is very handy to have on hand. Not only does it come up as an ingredient in many recipes, but it's also just really tasty to add to your meals. The only issue is that regular Worcestershire sauce contains anchovies or fish sauce, so it's not vegan.

Marmite or Vegemite

As they are both made from brewer's yeast, you can bet they've got that fermenty twang that makes them perfect for replacing worcestershire sauce. Marmite tends to be salty-sweet while vegemite is more salty-bitter, but either option would work well here.

Tamarindo: Worcestershire Sauce Secret Ingredient

Tamarind is a bushy tree that grows all over the tropics. The fruit is actually a legume, usually called a pod. The edible part is the fleshy pulp surrounding the seeds. It tastes sweet, sour and savory.

Homemade Chex Mix Is Cheaper AND More Delicious Than The Store-Bought Stuff. Chex Mix offers variety: the crisp cereal, toasty pretzels, the unique crunch of the bagel chips. This homemade recipe puts the store-bought to shame.

How do you keep homemade Chex Mix from getting soggy? ›

To avoid soggy Chex mix, make sure to toss the ingredients well with the butter mixture and spread out on a large pan. Keeping toasting in the oven and tossing until the Chex mix is well-coated and dry. It will further dry out as it cools.

Why is my homemade Chex mix soggy? If you added too much butter or Worcestershire sauce this could be the reason, but the mostly likely reason is that you poured too much of the butter seasoning mixture over just one portion of the mix. You can try to bake it a little longer in hopes that it will dry out.

Between the whole grain oats, sugar, and vitamin D3 found in original Cheerios, they are unfortunately not vegan. What's more, any flavor of Cheerios is not vegan. Cheerio flavors are made of sugar, honey, and other artificial ingredients typically derived from animals.

Original-flavor Chex Mix is vegan, and you can get it at almost any gas station.

Since 1932, Fritos has provided snack-hungry Americans with a Texas twist on the tortilla chip. Fritos' unflavored deep-fried corn chips are gluten-free with no artificial flavors, preservatives, or MSG. These classics contain just three ingredients—corn, corn oil, and salt—making them vegan-friendly.

That's why stocking up on freezer party food is always a good idea. With these delicious make-ahead appetizers you can freeze, you'll always be ready for party time. Read on for homemade bites such as meatballs, snack mix, and even guacamole.

Make your ice cream mixture according to the recipe directions. Pour into a ziptop bag, squeeze out all air, and seal. Freeze, lying flat, until solid.