Quick, frugal snack mix!

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative.

chocolate candies

🥗Healthier: dried fruit

💰Cheaper: candy corn

Dried fruit offers natural sweetness.

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

In a large bowl, combine pretzel sticks and Cheezits.

Add 1 tablespoon of crushed red pepper flakes to the bowl.

Sprinkle the entire package of dry ranch dressing mix over the top of the mixture.

Pour in 1 cup of avocado oil and mix everything together until well coated.

Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet in an even layer.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, shaking the mixture around every few minutes to ensure even cooking.

Remove from the oven after 15 minutes; the mixture should be toasty and dry.

Store in a glass jar or container with a lid.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens