Description
This Halloween Trail Mix is an easy, fun, and festive snack perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining crunchy pretzels, sweet candy corn, chocolate, nuts or seeds, and a variety of colorful candies and marshmallows, this mix offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors that both kids and adults will love. Customizable and no-cook, it’s a quick treat to prepare and serve during the spooky season.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Mix
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 1/2 cups popcorn (air-popped or lightly salted)
- 1 cup candy corn
- 3/4 cup roasted peanuts (or pumpkin seeds for nut-free option)
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips or Halloween M&M’s
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons Halloween-themed sprinkles
Optional Add-ins
- Yogurt-covered raisins
- Butterscotch chips
- Gummy worms
- Caramel corn
- Cereal squares (like Chex or Cheerios)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Measure all the ingredients and place them in individual bowls. This helps speed up the assembly process and ensures you have everything ready.
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the mini pretzels, popcorn, candy corn, roasted peanuts or pumpkin seeds, mini chocolate chips or Halloween M&M’s, and dried cranberries or raisins. Stir gently to mix all these components without crushing them.
- Add the Extras: Toss in the mini marshmallows, Halloween-themed sprinkles, and any additional themed candies like yogurt-covered raisins or gummy worms. Mix carefully again to avoid breaking the ingredients.
- Store Appropriately: Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container to maintain freshness. Alternatively, divide it into small treat bags, cups, or jars if you plan to serve individually.
- Serve and Enjoy: Present the trail mix in a festive Halloween bowl or container. It’s perfect for snacking during parties or handing out to trick-or-treaters.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute roasted peanuts with pumpkin seeds.
- Use air-popped or lightly salted popcorn to keep the flavor balanced.
- Customize the mix with your favorite themed candies or omit any ingredients to suit dietary preferences.
- Store the trail mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh for up to one week.
- Be gentle when mixing to avoid crushing the popcorn and pretzels.
