Build Your Own 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 chex cereal, pretzels, mixed nuts, and corn chips.

In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat.

Stir in Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, seasoned salt, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir to coat evenly.

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

Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes until golden and crispy.

Remove from the oven and let cool completely.

Add any additional mix-ins like chocolate candies or dried fruit.

Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Cooking Techniques

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