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Tasty Thanksgiving Snack Mix

Category: Lunch

This tasty mix combines salty pretzels, crunchy nuts, and light popcorn with sweet chocolate chips and dried cranberries. It takes just minutes to throw together and offers a great mix of flavors and textures. You can swap in healthier options like unsalted nuts or dark chocolate if you want. It’s great for sharing at parties and stays fresh longer if you keep it in a sealed container.

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Dana
Recipe Created By Dana
Last updated on Sun, 02 Nov 2025 18:11:04 GMT
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This festive Thanksgiving snack blend mixes sweet, salty, and crunchy bits for a tasty treat that’s perfect for holiday hangouts. It’s quick to make and always a hit with everyone around.

I whipped this up for Thanksgiving game nights and now it’s a go-to whenever friends drop by for an easy snack.

Needed Ingredients

Step-By-Step Instructions

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I love tossing in some cinnamon roasted almonds for a warm spicy kick. Every time I make this mix, it brings back cozy nights with family, laughs, and stories around the table.

How to Keep It Fresh

Swap It Up

Tasty Pairings

A bowl of popcorn, nuts, and candy.
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Let the mix rest for at least half an hour before serving. It helps the flavors blend nicely so everyone will keep coming back for more.

Frequently Asked Cooking Questions

→ Can I change up ingredients in this snack?

Definitely, you can swap out nuts for others you prefer or trade chocolate chips for things like yogurt-covered raisins to mix up the taste.

→ What’s the best way to keep this mix fresh?

Keep it in an airtight jar or container at room temp. That way it stays crunchy and fresh for a few days.

→ Is there a healthier twist for this mix?

Using dark chocolate and nuts without salt cuts down sugar and salt but still tastes great.

→ Can I make this mix before guests arrive?

Yes, you can get it ready ahead of time and keep it sealed until it’s time to eat. It holds up nicely.

→ Why’s this mix perfect for Thanksgiving?

Sweet cranberries and chocolate paired with salty, crunchy stuff like nuts and pretzels give you a festive holiday snack everyone enjoys.

Snack Mix

A sweet and salty mix with popcorn, nuts, pretzels, cranberries, and chocolate chips.

Preparation Duration
5 minutes
Time to Cook
~
Overall Time
5 minutes
Recipe Created By: Dana

Type of Recipe: Lunch

Cooking Skill Level: Simple for Beginners

Cuisine Style: American

Serving Amount: 8 Number of Servings

Dietary Options: Great for Vegetarians

Ingredients You'll Need

→ Crunchy Snacks

01 240 ml popcorn
02 240 ml pretzels

→ Sweet and Fruit

03 120 ml chocolate chips
04 120 ml dried cranberries

→ Nuts

05 240 ml mixed nuts

Detailed Preparation Steps

Step 01

Put the snack mix into bowls or on a big plate to share.

Step 02

Mix all the ingredients gently so they’re spread out well.

Step 03

Drop in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries, then stir in.

Step 04

Gather the pretzels, mixed nuts, and popcorn in a big bowl.

Helpful Tips

  1. Feel free to change how much of each you use to match your taste.
  2. For a better-for-you twist, pick dark chocolate chips and nuts without salt.
  3. Keep it fresh by storing everything in a container that seals tight.

Essential Kitchen Tools

  • Big mixing bowl

Allergy Information

Always check labels for allergens and reach out to a healthcare expert if unsure.
  • Has nuts and some gluten from pretzels; chocolate might have milk.

Nutrition Information (Per Portion)

Nutrition facts are provided for reference and don’t replace professional medical advice.
  • Calories: 250
  • Fat Content: 15 grams
  • Carbohydrate Amount: 30 grams
  • Protein Content: 5 grams