Patriotic Snack Mix
Patriotic Snack Mix is a delightful blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy ingredients that captures the essence of celebration. Perfect for summer barbecues or festive gatherings, this colorful treat combines red candy-coated chocolates, white puffed corn, fresh blueberries, and mixed nuts for a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for more. Simple to prepare and easy to customize based on your preferences, this snack mix is ideal for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red candy-coated chocolate (e.g., M&Ms)
- 2 cups white puffed corn
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 4 cups air-popped popcorn
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds and cashews)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and lay them out on your kitchen counter.
- Air-pop 4 cups of popcorn and sprinkle with salt if desired.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine popcorn, red candy-coated chocolates, white puffed corn, fresh blueberries, and mixed nuts. Toss gently until well mixed.
- Taste-test and adjust by adding more nuts or candies as desired.
- Serve in colorful bowls or jars to enhance presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg