Description
Ranch Trail Mix Snack Mix is a crunchy, savory snack that combines ranch-seasoned nuts, pretzels, and crackers in every bite. Perfect for movie nights, road trips, lunch boxes, or as a party snack, this mix will quickly become your go-to snack obsession.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 3 cups Corn Chex cereal
- 2 cups pretzels
- 1 cup cheddar crackers
- 1 cup peanuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Rice Chex, Corn Chex, pretzels, cheddar crackers, and peanuts (if using).
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with the ranch seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Pour the seasoned butter over the Chex mix and toss until everything is well-coated.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.
- Allow the mix to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- This mix can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or chili powder if you prefer a spicier version.
- Make a double batch if you’re serving a crowd!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snack, Party Snack, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of the recipe
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg