Description
Celebrate Independence Day with our delightful 4th of July Snack Mix, a quick and festive treat ready in just 5 minutes. This vibrant mix combines the crunch of Rice Chex, mini pretzels, and popcorn with the sweetness of red, white, and blue M&Ms, all drizzled with creamy melted white chocolate. Perfect for summer gatherings, family picnics, or enjoying while watching fireworks, this snack mix is a crowd-pleaser that adds a patriotic touch to your celebrations. Customize it with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an extra twist. So gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-make snack!
Ingredients
- 4 cups Rice Chex
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup popcorn
- 2โ3 cups red, white, and blue M&Ms
- 24 oz white chocolate for melting
- Sprinkles (red, white, and blue)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Rice Chex, mini pretzels, popcorn, and M&Ms.
- Melt white chocolate using a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
- Drizzle melted chocolate over the cereal mixture and gently stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture onto parchment paper and let it cool for 15-30 minutes until the chocolate hardens. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added crunch and nutrition, consider adding nuts like almonds or cashews. Feel free to experiment by incorporating flavored popcorn or different types of cereal. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week in the refrigerator or freeze for up to two months.