Patriotic Snack Mix
Patriotic Snack Mix is a festive and colorful treat that perfectly blends crunchy popcorn, sweet candy-coated chocolates, salty pretzels, and wholesome nuts. Ideal for celebrations like Fourth of July BBQs or Memorial Day picnics, this easy-to-make snack can be customized to suit any preference. Delight your guests with this irresistible mix that captures the spirit of festivity in every bite!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red and blue candy-coated chocolates (e.g., M&Ms)
- 4 cups popped popcorn
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients in one place for easy access.
- If using unpopped popcorn, pop it using an air popper and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled popcorn, candy-coated chocolates, mini pretzels, almonds, and dried cranberries.
- Gently stir to mix all ingredients without crushing the popcorn.
- Serve immediately in a large bowl or package into individual bags for guests.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg