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21 Best Snack Mix Recipes for All Those Midnight Cravings

FEBRUARY 20, 2023
21 Best Snack Mix Recipes for All Those Midnight Cravings
Snack mix is like an edible time capsule. It takes you back to late-night cram sessions and childhood treats, all at once. It’s a combination of sweet, salty, crunchy, and savory. Of course, you could just buy a bag of snack mix from the store, but there’s something about making your own that’s extra satisfying. It’s so easy to tailor it to your own tastes, too. The possibilities are practically endless — the combinations of crunchy cereals, savory nuts, candy, pretzels and more are only limited by your imagination. Here are 21 of the best snack mix recipes to satisfy those midnight cravings — so grab a bowl and get to munchin’!
Food and Wine

Tiki Snack Mix

In 2018, Food & Wine named this recipe one of our 40 best: As the modern craft cocktail scene continued to blossom, tiki cocktails were especially popular, and it seemed only fitting that there should be the perfect cocktail mix to snack on while downing a mai tai or a Singapore Sling. Former F&W Se...
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938
41
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
985
CALORIES
$1.77
PER SERVING
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Tiki Snack Mix
Salted Plains

Spicy Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix

An easy savory trail mix full of protein and fiber. This Spicy Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix is a feel good way to snack. Perfect for on-the-go!
382
52
35 min
TOTAL TIME
623
CALORIES
$1.37
PER SERVING
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Spicy Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix
Whole and Heavenly Oven

Sweet 'n' Salty Cranberry Bliss Snack Mix

Sweet 'n' salty flavors pair with cranberries and white chocolate in this ADDICTING cranberry bliss snack mix! Make a big batch because it'll go fast!
1
41
40 min
TOTAL TIME
844
CALORIES
$1.96
PER SERVING
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Sweet 'n' Salty Cranberry Bliss Snack Mix
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The Amazing Healthy Snack Mix You Should Prep This Weekend!

This delicious healthy snack mix is perfect to prep for snacks on the go! It's satisfying, flavorful, both sweet and savory and the best part - is super crunchy. It's full of nuts, some fruit, a bit of coconut, spices, hemp hearts and chia!
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7
45 min
TOTAL TIME
356
CALORIES
$1.14
PER SERVING
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The Amazing Healthy Snack Mix You Should Prep This Weekend!
The Pioneer Woman

Garlic-Ranch Party Mix

Try this garlic-ranch party mix for supreme snacking, whether you need a movie snack, party snack, or a healthy snack for kids. You'll get addicted to the homemade garlic and ranch seasoning.
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1 hr 10 min
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554
CALORIES
$1.11
PER SERVING
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Garlic-Ranch Party Mix
Real Simple

Honey Mustard Snack Mix

If there were a competition for favorite party food, snack mix would probably be number one. It’s like a choose your own adventure book, where every ending leads to deliciousness. This one combines the usual suspects with exciting new ones like Bugles and wasabi peas. The real question is: why have...
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5
40 min
TOTAL TIME
715
CALORIES
$1.70
PER SERVING
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Honey Mustard Snack Mix
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Cooklist AI

Caramel Bliss Snack Mix

Indulge in this addictive Caramel Bliss Snack Mix, a 5-ingredient sweet and salty combination that's bound to satisfy any crowd. The buttery caramel coating unites the Crispix cereal and pecans for a delightful treat with a satisfying crunch.
3
21 min
TOTAL TIME
352
CALORIES
$0.64
PER SERVING
Caramel Bliss Snack Mix
Directions
8 STEPS
1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Line an extra-large baking sheet or two smaller baking sheets with foil and spray with cooking spray.
3
Spread Crispix cereal and chopped pecans on the prepared baking sheets, and set aside.
4
In a saucepan, melt 2 sticks of salted butter with 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, stirring until combined.
5
Bring the butter and sugar mixture to a boil for two minutes, stirring frequently.
6
Carefully pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and nuts, tossing gently to coat evenly.
7
Bake for 8 minutes, then remove from oven and stir the mixture. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes.
8
Allow the snack mix to cool, using a wooden spoon or spatula to break apart any large clumps.
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Chelsea's Messy Apron

4th of July Snack Mix

Celebrate America with this tasty and festive 4th of July Snack Mix complete with white chocolate-coated cereal, pretzels, and candy! This easy snack mix will be the first thing to go at your summer parties!
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1
35 min
TOTAL TIME
531
CALORIES
$0.67
PER SERVING
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4th of July Snack Mix
The Country Cook

The Best Chex Mix

With a blend of chex cereal, peanuts, cheerios, pretzels, and a seasoning blend of butter and spices, The Best Party Chex Mix will become your new favorite snacking treat.
2
17
1 hr 5 min
TOTAL TIME
343
CALORIES
$0.56
PER SERVING
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The Best Chex Mix
Hello Creative Family

Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix Recipe

Get ready for fall with this delicious and easy-to-make Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix recipe! Combining all the flavors of the season, including pumpkin spice, crunchy cereal, and sweet candy, this treat is sure to be a hit! Enjoy a tasty snack that’s perfect for a cozy night in or for a fun movie night w...
44
40 min
TOTAL TIME
794
CALORIES
$2.69
PER SERVING
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Pumpkin Spice Snack Mix Recipe
Swanky Recipes

Ranch Chex Mix Snack

This Ranch Chex Mix made for a crowd. My favorite snack mix is loaded with peanuts, cheese crackers, pretzels, and rice cereal. This easy zesty Ranch Chex Mix is perfect for parties and school lunches.  
16
5
367
30 min
TOTAL TIME
307
CALORIES
$0.74
PER SERVING
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Ranch Chex Mix Snack
Half Baked Harvest

Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix

Whether it’s game-day snacking or a holiday party, this is about to become your new go-to!
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42,261
286
40 min
TOTAL TIME
388
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Everything Ranch Cheese and Pretzel Snack Mix
Vanilla And Bean

Texas Trash Snack Mix

A throwback to all things holiday, this garlicky Texas Trash Recipe is vegetarian and easily vegan with just a few ingredient swaps from the classic party mix! It makes a big batch for sharing and giving. *See notes for easy vegan swaps!
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1,933
53
1 hr 15 min
TOTAL TIME
131
CALORIES
$0.25
PER SERVING
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Texas Trash Snack Mix
Air Fryer World

Air Fryer Party Snack Mix

We’re obsessed with these and have to limit ourselves to one batch for every 2-3 days. It’s so easy to devour a batch in one sitting. This snack mix is customizable to your favorite ingredients so have fun with a new experiment every time you’re ready to air fry a new batch. For larger air fryers yo...
4
32,817
24
20 min
TOTAL TIME
291
CALORIES
$0.91
PER SERVING
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Air Fryer Party Snack Mix
Well Plated

Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix

This chickpea snack mix features cinnamon-roasted chickpeas, dried cherries, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate. Easy and healthy!
5
4,507
60
40 min
TOTAL TIME
800
CALORIES
$1.80
PER SERVING
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Roasted Chickpea Snack Mix
The Seasoned Mom

"Crack Snack" 4-Ingredient Snack Mix

​​​​​​​The ultimate crowd-pleasing party food, this "Crack Snack" is a 4-ingredient sweet and salty snack mix recipe that earned its name for a reason!
1
53,620
98
21 min
TOTAL TIME
352
CALORIES
$0.64
PER SERVING
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"Crack Snack" 4-Ingredient Snack Mix
Melanie Makes

Bolder Party Mix

What separates my Bolder Party Mix from the rest of the snack mix recipe contenders?  Mine has more of the good stuff!  
8
191
55 min
TOTAL TIME
238
CALORIES
$0.52
PER SERVING
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Bolder Party Mix
Chelsea's Messy Apron

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Snack Mix

This fun, crunchy, and sweet Chocolate-Peanut Butter Snack Mix is filled with chocolate, peanut butter cereal, dry-roasted peanuts, miniature peanut butter cups, and pretzels!
1
8
40 min
TOTAL TIME
935
CALORIES
$1.48
PER SERVING
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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Snack Mix
My Modern Cookery

PB&J Snack Mix

This PB&J Snack Mix is a delicious and crunchy snack that's perfect for any occasion. It combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and jelly with crunchy cereal and pretzels for an irresistible treat. With only five ingredients, this snack mix is easy to make and can be customized to your liking...
80
1 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
604
CALORIES
$1.83
PER SERVING
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PB&J Snack Mix
Chili Pepper Madness

Homemade Spicy Snack Mix Recipe

This homemade spicy snack mix recipe is loaded with crunchy crackers, pretzels and tortilla chips tossed in a mix of spicy seasonings, then lightly baked.
5
7
50 min
TOTAL TIME
87
CALORIES
$0.17
PER SERVING
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Homemade Spicy Snack Mix Recipe
Salted Plains

Cheesy Chex Mix

This Cheesy Chex Mix is an easy party snack that is both gluten-free and dairy-free. Savory, salty, crunchy, and delicious!
4
27
27
25 min
TOTAL TIME
163
CALORIES
$0.45
PER SERVING
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Cheesy Chex Mix
Mom on Time Out

Snow Day Snack Mix

This wonderfully festive Snow Day Snack Mix is the perfect easy treat all winter long! Both sweet and salty, this holiday snack mix is great for Christmas, movie nights, parties, gifts and so much more!
15
33,550
1,123
5 min
TOTAL TIME
280
CALORIES
$0.72
PER SERVING
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Snow Day Snack Mix
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