Best 2 Bold And Simple Snack Mix Recipes

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Craving a delightful snack that satisfies your taste buds and keeps you energized throughout the day? Look no further than this collection of bold and simple snack mix recipes. From the classic Chex Mix to the sweet and spicy Honey Roasted Nuts, these recipes offer a variety of flavors and textures to tantalize your palate. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, you can whip up these snacks in no time. Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with these delectable treats that are perfect for parties, movie nights, or simply as a midday pick-me-up.

**Chex Mix:**
This all-time favorite snack mix combines crunchy Chex cereal, pretzels, nuts, and a flavorful blend of seasonings. The result is a savory and addictive snack that's sure to be a hit at any gathering.

**Honey Roasted Nuts:**
These glazed nuts are a sweet and crunchy treat that's perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. With a combination of honey, spices, and roasted nuts, this snack mix offers a delightful balance of flavors.

**Spicy Ranch Snack Mix:**
For those who love a bit of heat, this spicy ranch snack mix is sure to deliver. A blend of crunchy crackers, pretzels, and popcorn is coated in a zesty ranch seasoning, creating a flavor-packed snack that's perfect for a party or game day.

**Chocolate Peanut Butter Popcorn:**
Indulge in a sweet and salty treat with this chocolate peanut butter popcorn. A combination of popcorn, melted chocolate, and peanut butter chips creates a decadent snack that's perfect for movie nights or as a sweet treat.

**Healthy Trail Mix:**
This nutritious snack mix is packed with wholesome ingredients like nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. With its blend of flavors and textures, this trail mix is a great on-the-go snack or a healthy addition to your lunch box.

**Buffalo Ranch Popcorn:**
Get ready for a spicy and tangy treat with this buffalo ranch popcorn. Popcorn is coated in a flavorful buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning, creating a snack that's perfect for game day or a movie marathon.

**Sweet and Salty Kettle Corn:**
Enjoy a classic carnival treat with this sweet and salty kettle corn. Popcorn is coated in a mixture of sugar and salt, resulting in a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors.

**Cheesy Nacho Popcorn:**
Experience the taste of your favorite nacho toppings in snack form with this cheesy nacho popcorn. Popcorn is coated in a cheesy nacho seasoning, creating a cheesy, crunchy snack that's perfect for parties or a late-night snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EXTRA-BOLD CHEX MIX



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This Extra-Bold Chex Mix recipe is made just the way I like it - with lots and lots of extra-zesty sauce.

Provided by Ali

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 8

9 cups Chex cereal (I used equal parts corn, rice, and wheat Chex)
2 cups mini pretzels
1 cup Cheerios
1 cup peanuts
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted and hot
1/3 cup worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 Tablespoons seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Add the Chex, pretzels, Cheerios, and peanuts together in a large microwave-safe mixing bowl, and gently stir a bit to combine.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and garlic powder together until combined. Drizzle half of the sauce evenly over the Chex mix. Then give the mix a gentle stir to combine. (I like to stir with a rubber spatula, to help prevent breaking the Chex.) Repeat by drizzling the remaining sauce over the Chex mix, and stir again until combined.
  • Microwave uncovered on high 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes.
  • Spread the mix out on parchment paper or paper towels until it has cooled to room temperature. Store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

SPICY PARTY MIX



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When a recipe for a seasoned snack mix first appeared on the back of the Chex cereal box in the 1950s, people went crazy for it. Years later, a Google search for the recipe yields more than two million results for various riffs, from savory to spicy to sweet. Many call for tossing the dry ingredients with the wet, then letting the mix dry on paper towels, but baking it at a low temperature yields crisper, more flavorful results. Hot sauce gives this version a bit of a kick, but if you don't like heat, you can leave it out. View this recipe as a template to tweak as you see fit: Use crunchy, roasted edamame or green peas in place of the nuts, substitute Thai red curry paste or Sriracha for the hot sauce, or double up on whatever ingredients you like best. Keep the dry-to-wet ratios the same and you can't go wrong.

Provided by Margaux Laskey

Categories     snack, finger foods, appetizer, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield About 15 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 cups rice, corn or wheat Chex or Crispix cereal, or a combination
2 cups any kind of lightly salted nut
2 cups small pretzels
3 cups add-ins, such as cheese crackers, rice crackers, bagel chips, sesame sticks or a combination
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon onion powder, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Arrange racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat to 250 degrees. Line two sheet pans with parchment paper.
  • Combine cereal, nuts, pretzels and add-ins in a very large bowl. In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, melt butter in the microwave in 20-second increments, about 1 minute. (You can also do this in a small saucepan over low heat on the stovetop.) Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
  • Add half of the melted butter mixture to the cereal mixture. Gently and thoroughly fold to combine. Add the rest of the melted butter mixture and stir until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Divide the mixture evenly across the prepared pans. Bake, stirring and switching racks every 15 minutes, until crisp and slightly darkened in color, about 1 hour. Cool completely on the pans on wire racks before serving (if you can wait that long). Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Always opt for fresh ingredients whenever possible, as they will provide the best flavor and texture to your snack mix.
  • Choose a variety of textures: Incorporate a mix of crunchy, chewy, and crispy ingredients to create a snack mix that is both interesting and satisfying.
  • Add some sweetness and saltiness: Balance the flavors in your snack mix by including both sweet and salty ingredients. This will keep your taste buds engaged and prevent the snack mix from becoming too one-dimensional.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: Feel free to mix and match different ingredients to create your own unique snack mix. There are no right or wrong answers, so have fun and be creative!

Conclusion:

This bold and simple snack mix is the perfect treat for any occasion. It is easy to make, customizable to your own preferences, and absolutely delicious. Whether you are looking for a quick snack to enjoy at home or a party mix to share with friends, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are in need of a tasty snack, give this bold and simple snack mix a try. You won't be disappointed!

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