4th of July Snack Mix
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups rice squares cereal similar to Rice Chex
- 2 cups kettle corn popcorn
- 11 ounces white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons red, white, and blue sprinkles
- ½ cup red, white, and blue chocolate coated candies (similar to M&Ms)
- 2 cups mini pretzels twists
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper, and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal and popcorn. Set aside.4 cups rice squares cereal, 2 cups kettle corn popcorn
- In a microwave safe dish, melt the white chocolate chips, and pour them over the cereal and popcorn. Gently stir until the cereal and popcorn are well coated.11 ounces white chocolate chips
- Spread the mixture across the prepared baking sheet. Distribute the sprinkles and chocolate candies in an even layer over the top. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes.2 tablespoons red, white, and blue sprinkles, ½ cup red, white, and blue chocolate coated candies
- Once cool, break the snack mix into pieces and place them into a large bowl. Mix in the mini pretzels and stir to combine.2 cups mini pretzels twists
- Serve immediately or place in an airtight container. See post for storage options.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1/2 cup of snack mix. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
*Photos courtesy of Tina Frank Photography.
Nutrition Facts
4th of July Snack Mix
Serving Size
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
267
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
25
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
5
mg
2
%
Sodium
209
mg
9
%
Potassium
98
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
43
g
14
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
27
g
30
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
118
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
69
mg
7
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
