White Trash Snack Mix Recipe: A Sweet and Crunchy Delight
A no-bake snack mix combining sweet M&Ms, salty pretzels, peanuts, and crunchy cereals coated in vanilla almond bark. Ideal for parties, game days, or any craving for a sweet-and-salty treat. The mix of textures and colors makes it a crowd-pleaser with minimal effort.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 450kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups Corn CHEX cereal
- 2 cups Cheerios cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzel twists
- 1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
- 2½ cups regular M&Ms candies
- 24 ounces vanilla almond bark candy coating
- Parchment paper for lining baking sheet
Instructions
- Line a large half-sheet (18x13 inches) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper
- In a 6-quart bowl, combine Corn CHEX, Cheerios, pretzel twists, peanuts, and 2 cups of M&Ms
- Microwave almond bark in 30-second intervals until completely melted
- Pour melted almond bark over cereal mixture and fold gently until evenly coated
- Transfer coated mixture to the baking sheet and spread into an even layer
- Sprinkle remaining ½ cup M&Ms on top for garnish
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 1 hour to set
Notes
Work quickly with the almond bark to prevent it from hardening.
For a halal version, ensure the almond bark and M&Ms are alcohol-free.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain crunch.
You can adjust the M&M ratio for sweeter or saltier preferences.
For a halal version, ensure the almond bark and M&Ms are alcohol-free.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days to maintain crunch.
You can adjust the M&M ratio for sweeter or saltier preferences.