Monster Trail Mix
A delightful and colorful trail mix featuring crunchy pretzels, light popcorn, and fun candy pieces for a nostalgic snack experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Popcorn, air-popped or pre-packaged
- 1.5 cups Pretzels, traditional shaped or sticks
- 1 cup Candy (M&M’s, chocolate-covered pretzels, or gummy bears)
- 1 cup Mixed Nuts (almonds, cashews, or pecans)
- 1 cup Dried Fruit (raisins, cranberries, or banana chips)
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by cleaning the counter and gathering your ingredients.
- Start with the base by pouring in about 2 cups of popcorn into a large mixing bowl.
- Add about 1.5 cups of pretzels, tearing some in half if you like.
- Bring on the sweetness by adding around 1 cup of your favorite candy.
- Mix all the ingredients together gently in the mixing bowl.
- Taste test and adjust the mix according to your preference.
- Pack the trail mix into jars or zip-top bags for storage.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Feel free to tweak the ingredients based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: trail mix, snack, popcorn, sweets, healthy snack