Description
Brighten your gatherings with this easy-to-make Patriotic Snack Mix! This colorful blend of crunchy Rice Chex, sweet dried fruits, and creamy white chocolate is perfect for Independence Day or any summer event. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, it’s sure to be a hit at picnics, parties, and movie nights. Get ready for a snack that’s as fun to eat as it is to make!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dried blueberries
- 1 cup peanuts or almonds
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup red candy coating (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on a clean surface.
- In a large bowl, mix together Rice Chex, mini pretzels, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, and nuts until evenly combined.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals until smooth; stir well to avoid burning.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over the cereal mixture while gently tossing everything together until well coated.
- If using, drizzle red candy coating over the top and mix gently again.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and let it cool completely before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg