Cozy Fall Snack Mix
Equipment
- kitchen scale for precise measurements
- Microwave-safe bowl for white chocolate drizzle
- Spoon or piping bag for drizzling
- Airtight container for storage
Ingredients
Base Mix
- 4 cups pretzel sticks or mini pretzels 240g
- 3 cups corn or rice Chex cereal 120g
- 1 ½ cups roasted pumpkin seeds 180g
- ½ cup mini marshmallows 25g
- 1 cup dried cranberries 120g
- ½ cup candy corn or pumpkin-shaped candies 75g
Savory Additions
- 1 cup roasted almonds or peanuts, salted 120g
- ½ cup cheese crackers, optional 50g
White Chocolate Drizzle
- ½ cup white chocolate chips 85g
- ½ tsp coconut oil
Seasoning
- 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
Mix Together
- In a large mixing bowl, combine base ingredients Gently toss with clean hands or a spoon to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Mix in roasted almonds or peanuts and cheese crackers (optional) for savory crunch. Toss lightly to combine, ensuring a good balance of textures and flavors.
Coat and Season
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips with coconut oil. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth (about 45-60 seconds total). Pour mix out onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan.
- Pour mix out onto a parchment-lined half sheet pan. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the snack mix using a spoon. Sprinkle pumpkin pie spice and optional sea salt if desired. Stir to coat and let set for 10 minutes at room temperature or 5 minutes in the fridge.
Serve and Store
- Serve immediately in a large bowl for sharing or portion into small bags for grab-and-go snacks. Store leftovers in an airtight container in a cool place for up to 1 week to keep the chocolate from melting and the mix fresh.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup
Servings: 12 cups
