Description
A colorful and customizable Halloween trail mix featuring pretzels, candy-coated chocolates, marshmallows, dried fruit, and more—perfect for parties and celebrations.
Ingredients
- Mini pretzels or pretzel sticks
- Halloween candy-coated chocolates (orange, black, and white colors)
- Plain popped popcorn or lightly salted popcorn
- Mini marshmallows or Halloween-themed marshmallow shapes
- Raisins, dried cranberries, or dried apricots
- Peanuts, almonds, or cashews (optional)
- Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Measure out all your ingredients and set them aside. Ensure dried fruit is not clumped together.
- Add pretzels and popcorn to a large mixing bowl to form the crunchy base.
- Toss in candy-coated chocolates, marshmallows, and dried fruit. Mix gently to distribute evenly.
- Add Halloween sprinkles for a festive touch.
- Fold in nuts if desired, being mindful of allergies.
- Taste test and adjust proportions as needed.
- Transfer the trail mix to a large serving bowl and serve.
Notes
[‘Balance sweet and salty for the best flavor.’, ‘Store in an airtight container to keep ingredients fresh.’, ‘Serve in individual cups or bags for portion control.’, ‘Use hands to gently mix ingredients to avoid breaking pretzels or popcorn.’, ‘Clearly label the mix if serving to a crowd to indicate allergens.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
Keywords: Halloween, Trail Mix, Party Snack, Sweet and Salty, Kid-Friendly, Gluten-Free Option