Description
Celebrate summer gatherings with this easy-to-make Patriotic Snack Mix. Packed with crunchy popcorn, colorful candies, and salty pretzels, this delightful blend is perfect for Fourth of July barbecues or cozy movie nights. In just 10 minutes, create a visually stunning and addictive snack that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups popcorn (air-popped)
- 1 cup red, white, and blue candies (M&M's or jelly beans)
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup dried cranberries or blueberries
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark or milk)
- Optional: 1/2 cup almonds or cashews
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled popcorn with red, white, and blue candies; toss gently.
- Add in mini pretzels and mix until well combined.
- Incorporate dried fruits like cranberries or blueberries into the mix.
- If using, fold in chocolate chips last to keep them intact.
- Serve in a festive bowl or individual cups.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg