20 Best Snack Mix Recipes to Munch on All Day Long
They're savory, sweet, and so satisfying.
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As warm and cozy as a home-cooked family meal can feel, there's nothing like a quick snack mix to quell your hunger during those in-between moments! Sure, you could opt for store-bought chips, pretzels, and crackers to fill up your cup, but there's just something about a homemade snack mix that's so satisfying (and simple). After all, most of the snack mix recipes you'll find ahead simply call for cereal, candy, nuts, spices, and the occasional sweet glaze to yield your new favorite munchies.
Whether you're looking for a quick crunch to tide you over until dinner or a sophisticated snack to serve at your cocktail party, this list of party mix recipes has it all! Chex mix fans will love the elevated takes on the salty snack featuring creative coatings like garlic, ranch, and brown sugar. On the other hand, if you tend to pick all the pretzels and crackers out of those pre-made mixes, you'll be happy to see Ree Drummond's garlic parmesan pretzel mix and ranch oyster crackers below. There are even plenty of sweet snacks for those who want a post-dinner delight, like puppy chow and salted pecan caramel popcorn. No matter what your cravings call for, the snack mix recipes below are sure to check all your boxes!
Garlic-Ranch Party Mix
Garlic and ranch? Sounds like the ultimate party! This savory snack mix features every type of crunch you could crave, like cereal squares, pretzel sticks, nuts, and popcorn coated in a zesty ranch seasoning mix.
Get Ree's Garlic-Ranch Party Mix recipe.
Spicy Sriracha Popcorn
Take this classic movie snack to the next level by adding a bit of spice to the mix. Simply coat freshly-popped popcorn in a mixture of sriracha and melted butter for a kick!
Get Ree's Spicy Sriracha Popcorn recipe.
Puppy Chow
This sweet snack mix may have puppy in the name but it's certainly not for the dogs! In this recipe, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and salted butter are melted together and then drizzled over Chex cereal.
Get the Puppy Chow recipe.
Ranch Oyster Crackers
These elevated oyster crackers certainly make a good soup topping, but they're just delicious when eaten by the handful! To make this snack mix, all you have to do is coat the store-bought crackers in butter and a mixture of zesty seasonings then bake til golden brown.
Get the Ranch Oyster Crackers recipe.
Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Mix
If you can't get enough garlic, you'll love this easy, cheesy snack mix! It features three types of pretzels coated in a melt-in-your-mouth garlic parmesan mixture.
Get Ree's Garlic Parmesan Pretzel Mix recipe.
Mercantile Snack Mix
The Merc's signature snack mix is a little sweet, a little salty, and totally delicious! It's chock full of popcorn, cereal, pretzels and peanuts coated in a sweet brown sugar glaze.
Get Ree's Mercantile Snack Mix recipe.
Halloween Chex Mix
This spooky snack mix is so delicious you'll want to eat it year-round! It has all the salty and sweet components you could ever crave, including brown sugar and maple syrup-coated corn and rice cereal, pretzels, and peanuts tossed with your favorite Halloween candy and chocolate chips.
Get the Halloween Chex Mix recipe.
Chex Party Mix
For a simple snack mix that's sure to get the party started, try Ree's Chex party mix. Like your typical Chex mix, it features cereal, pretzel sticks, and nuts drizzled with melted butter, Tabasco sauce, garlic, and seasonings.
Get Ree's Chex Party Mix recipe.
Christmas Chex Mix
Most people look forward to presents under the tree when the holidays roll around, but this festive Chex mix is the true gift that keeps on giving! It's so easy to make with cinnamon-spiced Chex mix, pretzels, and roasted almonds tossed with M&Ms and drizzled with white chocolate.
Get Ree's Christmas Chex Mix recipe.
Salted Pecan Caramel Popcorn
Salted pecan caramel popcorn. Can you say that ten times in a row? Once a bowl of this sweet and salty mix is in front of you, you won't have to, as you'll be too busy shoving the caramel-coated popcorn pieces and pecans in your mouth!
Get the Salted Pecan Caramel Popcorn recipe.
Fancy Roasted Cocktail Nuts
Add a touch of elegance to your daily snacking with this foolproof fancy cocktail nut mix. Cashews, walnuts, pecans, and almonds are covered in orange zest, rosemary, cayenne, and maple syrup before being toasted to perfection.
Get the Fancy Roasted Cocktail Nuts recipe.
Dulce de Leche Chex Muddy Buddies
This Latin American take on Muddy Buddies (also known as Puppy Chow) is so sweet! Instead of its usual peanut butter coating, Chex cereal gets a delicious drizzle of dulce de leche, or caramelized condensed milk. The end result is so rich in flavor!
Get the Dulce de Leche Chex Muddy Buddies recipe at A Cozy Kitchen.
Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix
This snack mix has sugar, spice, and everything nice! All your favorite crunchy crackers, pretzels, and nuts get a generous infusion of garlic and herb flavoring, brown sugar, and sriracha chili sauce in this addictive mix.
Get the Sweet and Spicy Snack Mix recipe at The Little Kitchen.
Coconut Almond Gooey Chex Mix
Even if you're all about savory snack mixes, you'll want to give this sweet one a try! It’s essentially a blend of cereals, coconut, and almonds, all drizzled in a rich buttery caramel sauce.
Get the Coconut Almond Gooey Chex Mix recipe at Garnish and Glaze.
Chickpea Snack Mix
For a slightly healthier snack mix, opt for this one made of spiced chickpeas, dried cherries, crunchy almonds, pepitas, and dark chocolate! It's the perfect balance of sweet and salty that won't leave you feeling too full.
Spiced Caramel Popcorn and Nut Mix
Movie night just got a whole lot sweeter thanks to this easy snack mix. Here, popcorn, pecans and almonds are doused in a homemade caramel sauce infused with cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice.
Get the Spiced Caramel Popcorn and Nut Mix recipe at Sugar and Soul.
Sweet and Spicy Bar Mix
Here's another sweet and spicy snack mix for your next cocktail hour! Instead of Chex cereal, this recipe calls for sesame sticks in addition to pretzels, almonds, and pecans. Then, the mixture is covered in lots of garlic powder, brown sugar, chipotle powder, and cinnamon for the perfect balance of flavors!
Get the Sweet and Spicy Bar Mix recipe at The View from Great Island.
Apple Pie Fall Harvest Snack Mix
This easy recipe is everything you love about apple pie in a snack mix! It contains a delicate balance of sweet—thanks to apple jacks and apple pie candy corn—and salty with the addition of bugles and pretzels.
Get the Apple Pie Fall Harvest Snack Mix recipe at The Salty Marshmallow.
Taco Chex Mix
Taco Tuesday just got a whole new meaning with this inventive mix! It's just like your typical Chex mix but with the addition of Fritos and taco seasoning for a tangy twist.
Magic Mix
This sweet snack mix is pure magic! Whether you're making it for a St. Patrick's Day party or to simply sweeten up your week, you can't go wrong with this mix featuring cereals, pretzels, and marshmallows finished with a candy coating.
Get the Magic Mix recipe at The BakerMama.
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