Description
This Lucky Charms Snack Mix is a colorful and delicious treat combining the classic marshmallow cereal with pretzels, popcorn, M&M’s, sprinkles, peanuts, and coated in smooth white chocolate. Perfect for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, this mix offers a fun and sweet snack that’s easy to prepare and delightfully crunchy.
Ingredients
Scale
Snack Mix Ingredients
- 5 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 3 cups pretzels
- 6 1/2 cups popped popcorn
- 10 ounces M&M’s
- 3/4 cup sprinkles of your choice
- 1 1/2 cups dry roasted peanuts (optional)
Chocolate Coating
- 4 cups good quality white chocolate, chopped or white candy melts (24 ounces)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine Lucky Charms cereal, pretzels, popped popcorn, M&M’s, sprinkles, and dry roasted peanuts if using. Stir gently to combine evenly.
- Melt White Chocolate: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate carefully in short 20-30 second bursts, stirring well between each burst until completely smooth and glossy.
- Combine Chocolate and Mix: Pour the melted white chocolate over the mixed dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly to ensure every piece is coated evenly with the white chocolate.
- Spread and Set: Transfer the coated snack mix to the parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread it out evenly. Allow the mixture to cool and the white chocolate to firm up and set, which takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Break and Store: Once set, break the snack mix into pieces. Store the snack mix in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Notes
- This snack mix is perfect for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day and Easter due to its vibrant colors and fun texture.
- Dry roasted peanuts are optional and can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- Use good quality white chocolate or candy melts to ensure smooth coating and taste.
- Store the mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness and crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 664 kcal
- Sugar: 57 g
- Sodium: 534 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 88 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg
