Description
This Red, White, and Blue Snack Mix is a patriotic and delicious treat perfect for any celebration. Crunchy Chex cereal coated in colorful candy melts, mixed with M&M’s, yogurt-covered pretzels, and raisins, this snack mix is a festive crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Red Candy Chex
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- 3 Tbsp confectioners sugar
- 1 cup Rice Chex cereal
Blue Candy Chex
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
- 3 Tbsp confectioners sugar
- 1 cup Rice Chex cereal
Assembly
- 1/2 cup red, white & blue M&Ms
- 1/2 cup yogurt covered raisins
- 2 cups yogurt covered pretzels
Instructions
- Melt Red Candy Chex: Melt red candy melts with shortening, coat Rice Chex, and cool.
- Melt Blue Candy Chex: Repeat process with blue candy melts and Chex.
- Assemble Mix: Combine coated Chex with M&Ms, raisins, and pretzels.
- Serve: Gently stir mix and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Nutrition information based on regular pretzels, not yogurt-covered.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 331mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
