Trick-or-Treat Trail Mix (Print Version)

Sweet and salty mix with nuts, chocolate, dried fruit, and candies. Perfect for gatherings or autumn snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Nuts & Seeds

01 - 1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
02 - 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
03 - 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

→ Dried Fruit

04 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
05 - 1/2 cup golden raisins

→ Sweets

06 - 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (such as M&Ms)
07 - 1/2 cup mini pretzels
08 - 1/2 cup candy corn

→ Extras

09 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Place the roasted peanuts, cashews, and pumpkin seeds into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Incorporate the dried cranberries and golden raisins, blending gently with the nut mixture.
03 - Add the candy-coated chocolate pieces, mini pretzels, candy corn, and chocolate chips to the bowl.
04 - Toss all ingredients together using a spoon or spatula until the blend is uniformly distributed.
05 - Transfer the prepared mix to an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to one week.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Easy to make in under ten minutes
  • No baking required and no mess
  • Great for kids and adults with customizable ingredients
  • Perfect for parties or trick-or-treat bag fillers
02 -
  • Great source of quick energy and a crowd pleaser
  • Loaded with fiber from fruit and nuts
  • Fits vegetarian diets perfectly
03 -
  • Layer ingredients in the order suggested to prevent crushing delicate items
  • Use a light touch and broad spatula for mixing to avoid cracking candies
  • Always check allergen labels especially when sharing with a group

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