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Patriotic Snack Mix: A Fun Festive Recipe to Try!

A fun and festive snack mix perfect for patriotic celebrations.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal, popcorn, pretzel sticks, M&M's, and dried cranberries if using. Toss gently to mix.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in 30-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
  3. Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the snack mix and gently stir to coat the ingredients evenly.
  4. Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and sprinkle with sea salt.
  5. Allow the snack mix to cool completely, then break it into clusters and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a chocolatey twist, substitute half of the white chocolate with dark chocolate chips.
  • Add in some nuts or seeds for extra crunch and protein, such as almonds or sunflower seeds.

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