Description
Get ready to celebrate with this fun and vibrant Patriotic Snack Mix, perfect for your 4th of July festivities! This delightful blend combines sweet and salty flavors through a mix of cereals, pretzels, and colorful candies. Its red, white, and blue theme makes it a visually appealing centerpiece for any party. Plus, it takes just 30 minutes to prepare, allowing you more time to enjoy the celebrations with family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or attending a festive gathering, this easy snack recipe is sure to impress guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Chex cereal (rice or corn)
- 4 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal
- 4 cups miniature pretzels
- 2 cups dry roasted salted peanuts
- 2 cups red, white, and blue plain M&M's
- 20 oz. vanilla almond bark
- 3 tablespoons red, white and blue jimmies sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, pretzels, peanuts, and 1 cup of M&M's; stir gently.
- Melt the almond bark in a microwave-safe bowl according to package instructions.
- Pour melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
- Spread the mix onto wax paper; immediately sprinkle with remaining M&M's and jimmies. Press lightly to secure.
- Allow to cool completely before breaking into pieces for serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (50g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg