Cupid Crunch Trail Mix
A quick, festive, and crunchy Valentine’s Day trail mix combining toasted nuts, oat cereal, sweet candies, and a hint of spice for a perfect party treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Total Time: 18-20 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Cheerios or similar oat cereal
- 1 cup mini pretzels
- 1 cup roasted almonds
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 1 cup red and pink M&M’s (Valentine’s themed)
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons heart-shaped sprinkles or candy confetti (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread almonds, cashews, and pretzels evenly on a baking sheet and toast for 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant. Let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine 3 cups Cheerios with the cooled nuts and pretzels. Toss gently to blend evenly without crushing the cereal.
- Add 1 cup Valentine’s M&M’s, ½ cup white chocolate chips, and ½ cup dried cranberries. Sprinkle in heart-shaped sprinkles if using.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt over the mixture. Gently toss again to distribute evenly.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or crunch by adding more chocolate chips, candies, nuts, or pretzels as desired.
- Transfer trail mix to an airtight container or festive bags. Store at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Notes
Toast nuts and pretzels to enhance flavor and crunch but watch carefully to avoid burning. Cool nuts completely before mixing to prevent melting chocolate chips. Use a gentle folding motion to keep cereal intact. Make ahead and let flavors meld overnight for best taste. For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free cereal and pretzels. Nut-free versions can substitute nuts with seeds or extra pretzels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (about 60g)
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 6
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