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Red, White, and Blue Snack Mix

Red, White, and Blue Snack Mix

Indulge in a festive Red, White, and Blue Snack Mix that captures the vibrant spirit of summer gatherings! This delightful treat features a perfect blend of sweet and salty flavors, making it an irresistible addition to potlucks, picnics, and holiday celebrations. With colorful candy-coated cereals, yogurt-covered pretzels, and chocolatey M&Ms, this snack mix is not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: About 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup red candy melts
  • ½ cup blue candy melts
  • 2 cups Rice Chex cereal (divided)
  • 6 Tbsp confectioners sugar (divided)
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable shortening
  • ½ cup red (white & blue M&Ms)
  • ½ cup yogurt covered raisins
  • 2 cups yogurt covered pretzels

Instructions

  1. Melt red candy melts with vegetable shortening using a double boiler or microwave.
  2. Prepare a zip-close bag with confectioners sugar and lay out parchment paper.
  3. Coat one cup of Rice Chex in the melted red candy and shake in the sugar bag.
  4. Allow the coated cereal to cool on parchment paper before repeating with blue candy melts.
  5. In a large bowl, combine all cooled Chex with yogurt-covered pretzels, M&Ms, and raisins.
  6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
  • Author: Dahlia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (approximately 40g)
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize your mix by adding your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Ensure all ingredients are fresh for the best taste and texture.