How to make Bits and Bites Snack Mix aka Nuts and Bolts | 12 days of Christmas recipes

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds a distinct flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated mozzarella

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are lower in calories and provide a similar crunch.

bagel chips

🥗Healthier: whole grain crackers

💰Cheaper: tortilla chips

Whole grain crackers are healthier and still provide a crunch.

Combine 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, 1 teaspoon marjoram, 1 teaspoon savory, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.5 teaspoon onion powder, and 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper in a bowl.

In a large bowl, add shredded wheat cereal, Crispix cereal, cheese puffs, 2 cups stick pretzels, and 2 cups sesame sticks; stir to mix.

Melt butter in the microwave until fully liquefied.

Drizzle a little of the melted butter mixture over the cereal mixture, stirring to coat.

Repeat the drizzling and stirring process until all the butter mixture is used, ensuring the mix is evenly coated.

Preheat the oven to 250°F.

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

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent burning.

Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool thoroughly before packaging into jars.

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