Best 9 Sweet N Crunchy Snack Mix Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet and crunchy snack mix that is easy to make and perfect for any occasion? Look no further! With a variety of delicious ingredients, from sweet and tangy dried fruits to crunchy nuts and seeds, this snack mix is sure to satisfy your cravings. Whether you're hosting a party, going on a road trip, or just looking for a tasty snack to enjoy at home, this recipe is sure to please.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET AND CRUNCHY SNACK MIX



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This one-of-a-kind munching mix is loaded with your favorite snack foods!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups small pretzel twists
1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1 cup Frosted Cheerios™ cereal
1 cup dried banana chips
1 cup candy-coated chocolate candies

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients.
  • Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg

SWEET 'N' CRUNCHY MIX



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My kids like snacks with a lot of crunch. So I combined a few of their favorite ingredients for this recipe, and it was an instant success. In fact, I've become famous in our neighborhood for this simply delicious mix. -Amy Briggs, Zimmerman, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield about 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 cups Rice Chex
2-1/2 cups Honey-Nut Cheerios
1 package (10 ounces) honey bear-shaped crackers
2 cups miniature pretzels
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
4-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereals, graham crackers and pretzels. In a small bowl, combine the butter, brown sugar and cinnamon; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat. Spread into two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 275° for 10 minutes. Stir; bake 10 minutes longer. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 517mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SWEET 'N' SAVORY SNACK TREAT



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Serve this yummy Halloween mix in colorful snack cups, or see a creative way to serve snack mix on page 22. You can use different colored M&M's for other festive parties.-Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 11 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Wheat Chex
3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups miniature cheese crackers
1 cup fresh pumpkin seeds, washed and dried
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cereal, crackers and pumpkin seeds. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and pepper sauce. Drizzle over cereal mixture and toss to coat. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 250° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in M&M's. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 293mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

SWEET AND SAVORY SNACK MIX



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Make a crunchy snack mix that has both a bit of sweet and savory.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 1h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups pretzel sticks
3 cups Golden Grahams™ cereal
2 cups Wheat Chex™ cereal
1 1/2 cups mixed nuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 250°F. In ungreased 15x10x1-inch pan, mix pretzels, cereals and nuts.
  • In small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce until blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring to coat.
  • Bake 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Spread on paper towels; cool about 15 minutes. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET 'N' CRUNCHY SNACK MIX



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A combination of sweet and savory ingredients gives this treat a fun look and fabulous flavor. The recipe makes a big batch so there's plenty to share...if you can stop your family from eating it!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 12 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups Cocoa Puffs
3 cups Rice Chex
1-1/2 cups pretzel twists
1 cup dry roasted peanuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a roasting pan, combine the cereals, pretzels and peanuts; set aside. In a heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook and stir over low heat until sugar is dissolved. Boil slowly for 4 minutes without stirring. , Remove from the heat; stir in cream of tartar and baking soda. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal mixture and stir gently to coat. Bake at 300° for 30 minutes, stirring once. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SALTY SNACK MIX



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This snack mix has been a family favorite for over 20 years. It's the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. It's sure to please the whole crowd with no corn syrup and no hot oven! This makes a great gift for the holidays and also freezes really well.

Provided by MARGARET N

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 25m

Yield 17

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (12 ounce) package crispy corn and rice cereal
1 ⅓ cups pecan halves
1 ⅓ cups almonds
1 ⅓ cups cashews
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut, or more to taste
¾ cup raisins
1 stick butter
3 tablespoons butter
1 ½ cups brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Place cereal, pecans, almonds, cashews, coconut, and raisins in a large brown paper bag or large microwave-safe bowl and stir or shake to mix.
  • Melt 1 stick plus 3 tablespoons butter, brown sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Pour over the cereal mixture and stir to coat.
  • Microwave on high in three 90-second intervals, stirring between intervals, 4 1/2 minutes total. Spread out to cool before breaking apart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 19.7 mg, Fat 25.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 372.5 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

SWEET AND CRUNCHY POPCORN SNACK MIX



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This sweet and crunchy snack not only tastes great but looks so appealing that when I serve it at tailgating parties, passers-by stop and ask for the recipe.

Provided by JVAND

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

waxed paper
2 cups crispy corn and rice cereal (such as Crispix®)
2 cups honey graham cereal (such as Golden Grahams®)
2 cups peanut butter corn puff cereal (such as Reese's Puffs®)
2 cups popped popcorn, or more to taste
8 ounces candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
1 cup salted peanuts
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
½ cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Combine crispy corn and rice cereal, honey graham cereal, peanut butter corn puff cereal, popcorn, chocolate pieces, and peanuts in a large bowl.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir peanut butter into sugar mixture until creamy, about 3 minutes; pour over cereal mixture and gently toss until coated.
  • Spread cereal mixture over prepared baking sheet and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. Once cooled, break mixture into chunks and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 228.4 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

SWEET 'N CRUNCHY MIX



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My kids love to have this for a snack and my daughter takes it to school in her lunch. I usually make 1-2 batches every time I do a OAMC session--it freezes well. I think I got this recipe from 30Day Gourmet, but I can't remember.

Provided by Dadenk

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 quart, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 1/2 cups Rice Chex
2 1/2 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
10 ounces Teddy Grahams honey graham snacks
2 cups pretzels
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
4 teaspoons cinnamon

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix together Chex, Cheerios, Teddy Grahams and pretzels. Set aside.
  • In microwave-safe bowl, melt together butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Pour over dry ingredients mix and toss to coat.
  • Pour mix into two ungreased 9x13 pans.
  • Bake at 275 for 10 minutes.
  • Stir.
  • Bake 10 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.2, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 674.8, Carbohydrate 46.1, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.5, Protein 4.9

SWEET 'N' SPICY SNACK MIX



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This yummy snack mix was concocted by our Test Kitchen. Chex cereal, cheesy snack crackers and mini pretzels are baked with a sprinkling of soy sauce, chili powder and barbecue seasoning. The mix is sure to spice up your next party or festive gathering. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups miniature pretzels
2-1/3 cups reduced-fat cheese-flavored baked snack crackers
2 cups Wheat Chex
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon barbecue seasoning
3 cups Corn Pops

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. In a large bowl, combine pretzels, crackers and cereal. In a small bowl, combine butter, soy sauce, chili powder and barbecue seasoning; pour over cereal mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Stir in Corn Pops. Store in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 484mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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Tips for Making Sweet 'n Crunchy Snack Mix

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Stale or low-quality ingredients will make your snack mix taste bland or unappealing. - Choose a variety of textures and flavors. A good snack mix should have a mix of crunchy, chewy, and sweet ingredients. You can also add some salty ingredients for a contrast in flavor. - Don't be afraid to experiment. There are endless possibilities when it comes to making snack mix. Try different combinations of ingredients until you find one that you love. - Store your snack mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This will help to keep it fresh and prevent it from becoming stale. - Enjoy your snack mix! Snack mix is a great snack to enjoy on its own or to share with friends and family. ###

Conclusion

Sweet 'n Crunchy Snack Mix is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. With its variety of textures and flavors, this snack mix is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty snack, give Sweet 'n Crunchy Snack Mix a try. You won't be disappointed!

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