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Patriotic Snack Mix: Create a Festive Treat Today!

A festive and colorful snack mix perfect for patriotic celebrations, combining sweet and salty flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
  • 2 cups red and blue M&M's
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex cereal, M&M's, dried cranberries, and pretzel sticks. Gently toss to mix all the ingredients evenly.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the snack mix and gently stir to coat the mixture evenly.
  4. Spread the coated snack mix onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Sprinkle the sea salt over the top of the snack mix. Let it cool completely until the chocolate hardens, about 30 minutes.
  6. Once cooled, break apart any clumps and transfer the snack mix to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15g

Notes

  • Try adding a handful of roasted nuts for extra crunch.
  • Substitute the M&M's with chocolate-covered raisins for a different flavor.
  • Add some edible glitter or sprinkles for a festive touch before the chocolate hardens.

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