Description
4th of July Snack Mix is a delightful blend of sweet and salty flavors that captures the essence of summer celebrations. This colorful treat combines crunchy cereals, pretzels, and vibrant candies, all coated in creamy white chocolate for a festive touch. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, this easy-to-make snack mix will surely be a crowd-pleaser. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this snack adds a fun flair to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Chex cereal (corn or rice)
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 2 cups Cap’n Crunch cereal (without berries)
- 2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&M’s
- 1.5 bags (16 ounces) white chocolate chips
- 1.5 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a large sheet pan by lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Chex cereal, mini pretzels, Cap’n Crunch cereal, Honey Nut Cheerios, and M&M’s.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips with vegetable oil in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the dry ingredients and quickly stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and press additional M&M’s on top if desired.
- Let it set at room temperature or refrigerate for about 10–20 minutes until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg