4th of July Snack Mix
Celebrate summer with the vibrant and crunchy 4th of July Snack Mix! This delightful treat combines a colorful array of cereals, pretzels, and festive candies, all coated in creamy white chocolate for a sweet yet salty flavor explosion. Perfect for gatherings, picnics, or family celebrations, this easy-to-make snack is sure to please both kids and adults alike. With its bright red, white, and blue hues, it captures the spirit of Independence Day while providing a fun and delicious option for your holiday festivities. Get ready to indulge in this joyful mix that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings (1/2 cup each) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No cooking involved, requires melting
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
- 2 cups Cap’n Crunch cereal (without berries)
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&M’s
- 1–1/2 bags (16 ounces total) white chocolate chips
- 1–1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a very large bowl, combine the Chex cereal, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Honey Nut Cheerios, pretzels, and M&M’s until evenly mixed.
- In a medium bowl, add the white chocolate chips and vegetable oil. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir the mixture well before microwaving again for another 25 seconds. Continue stirring until melted and smooth. If needed, return to the microwave in bursts of 10 seconds until fully melted.
- Pour the melted white chocolate over the snack mix. Use a spatula to scrape all melted chocolate into the mix. Working quickly, gently stir until all components are well coated in white chocolate. Transfer to your prepared sheet pan and spread into an even layer.
- If desired, immediately press a few additional M&M’s on top of the mix for added color and sprinkle with festive sprinkles before the chocolate hardens.
- Let it harden at room temperature or place it in the fridge until firm, about 10–20 minutes. Once set, break into pieces and serve!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup or 50g
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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