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4th of July Snack Mix

Delicious 4th of July Snack Mix for Festive Celebrations

This 4th of July Snack Mix is a customizable blend of crunch, sweetness, and color, perfect for festive celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill & Set 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips substitute with dark or white chocolate for a variation
  • 4 cups Rice Chex Cereal feel free to swap in similar cereals if preferred
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar cornstarch works as a great alternative
For the Festive Touch
  • 1 cup Red, White, and Blue Peanut M&Ms substitute with different colors if necessary
  • 1 cup Whoppers Malted Milk Candy can be replaced with any candy you prefer or omitted entirely
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter for a nut-free option, use almond butter or sunflower seed butter

Equipment

  • Large Baking Sheet
  • Microwave-safe bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Zip-top Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for 4th of July Snack Mix
  1. Start by lining a large baking sheet with either wax paper or parchment paper.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, add your milk chocolate chips and heat on high for 30 seconds, stirring and repeating until melted.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, pour Rice Chex cereal and drizzle melted chocolate evenly over it, folding gently to coat.
  4. Transfer the chocolate-coated Rice Chex into a large zip-top bag with powdered sugar, seal tightly, and shake vigorously.
  5. Spread the sugary, chocolate-coated cereal onto the lined baking sheet and allow it to dry for about 1 hour.
  6. Once set, gently mix in Whoppers and red, white, and blue Peanut M&Ms.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Mix well and customize ingredients to match your taste! Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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