Description
Patriotic Snack Mix is a vibrant and crunchy treat perfect for your summer celebrations. This easy-to-make snack combines sweet and salty flavors, featuring colorful red, white, and blue candies alongside popcorn, pretzels, and optional nuts or dried fruits. Ideal for parades, barbecues, or movie nights, this mix is sure to be a hit with family and friends. Get ready to elevate your festivities with this delightful snack that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups air-popped popcorn
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup red M&M’s
- 1 cup blue M&M’s
- ½ cup almonds (optional)
- ½ cup dried cranberries (optional)
Instructions
- Pop the popcorn using an air popper or stovetop until you have 6 cups.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn and mini pretzels.
- Add the red and blue M&M’s to the bowl.
- If desired, mix in almonds and dried cranberries for added flavor.
- Gently toss all ingredients until well combined without crushing the popcorn.
- Serve in festive bowls or zip-lock bags.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg