Easy Snack Mix – 1930’s Recipe
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The Super Bowl is fast approaching and if you’re like me, you will need some savory snacks to munch on. Even though we won’t be having a party this year, our little family of five will still have a huge spread of appetizers and salty treats to eat, including Snack Mix. What is football without food?
I usually make this snack mix for Christmas to balance out all of the sweet goodies I bake, mostly because my mom and grandma always made it at that time of year. This recipe came from my great-grandma, so it is really special to me. Whenever I make it, I imagine my great-grandma cooking it in her tiny 1930s kitchen where my grandma grew up. It is similar to Chex Mix, but it has a few different ingredients that make it taste a little better in my opinion. I especially love the Cheerios. They taste amazing toasted!
Ingredients You Will Need
- Pretzels
- Cheerios
- Rice Chex
- Wheat Chex
- Salted Peanuts
- Butter
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Garlic Salt
- Onion Salt
- Celery Salt
Equipment You May Need
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Microwave Safe Bowl
- Cookie Sheet with sides
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I store the snack mix? Once it’s cooled completely, store it in an airtight container to maintain freshness. It can last for a couple of weeks if stored properly.
How do I keep the mix from getting soggy? To prevent sogginess, ensure your mix is fully cooled before storing it in an airtight container. The low and slow baking process helps remove excess moisture from the mix.
Can I make this snack mix in advance for a party? Yes, you can make it in advance. In fact, it’s often better when the flavors have had time to meld. Just store it properly in an airtight container until you’re ready to serve.
What’s the best way to mix everything without breaking the cereal pieces? Gently toss or stir the mix to evenly coat it with the seasoning. You can also use a large, clean paper bag or a plastic container with a lid for gentle shaking. This should help prevent breaking the cereal pieces.
Substitutions and Variations
Spicy: If you enjoy a kick of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce to the seasoning mixture.
Different Nuts: Instead of peanuts, try using cashews, almonds, pecans, or a mix of your favorite nuts for a different flavor and texture.
Nut-Free: If you or someone you’re serving is allergic to peanuts or nuts, simply omit the peanuts or replace them with roasted seeds like sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
Seeds: Incorporate roasted or spiced seeds like sesame seeds or paprika-coated pumpkin seeds for added crunch and flavor.
Other Recipes You May Enjoy
Another treat you might like is my Jalapeno Artichoke Dip. If you have more of a sweet tooth, you might like my White Chocolate Christmas Snack Mix or this Halloween Harvest Hash Chex Mix.
Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Pretzel Sticks
- 1½ Cups Cheerio's
- 1½ Cups Rice Chex
- 1½ Cups Wheat Chex
- 1 Cup Salted Peanuts
- ⅓ Cup Butter Melted
- 4 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion Salt
- 1 teaspoon Celery Salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°.
- Combine cereal, peanuts, and pretzels in large bowl.
- Melt butter in microwave safe bowl.
- Stir seasonings into butter.
- Pour butter and seasoning mix over dry ingredients.
- Stir until evenly coated.
- Pour mixture onto baking sheet (with sides) and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
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24 Comments
Chocoviv
Looks delicious 😋
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you!
Virginia David
I love it when I get to learn or try a recipe passed on to me by my Grandma. The snack mix looks delicious.
Heidi Bruaw
It’s the best, isn’t it? Thank you!
Lynn Mejia
OMG! this is my fav. I love “bar mix”. I’m the type of person who loves a little bit of everything which is way I love the munchies mix too! Thanks for sharing. This is super easy just like puppy chow/muddy buddies x
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Heidi Bruaw
Yes, this has something for all of your taste buds!
Sophie
This sounds delicious! I need to grab myself some GF alternatives and try this out.
Heidi Bruaw
My sister has made a GF version and it’s yummy!
Kait
Ooh yum! Chex mix is totally my weakness. It’s my go-to road trip snack and I love munching on it. I never thought about making my own version, but I love the addition of the peanuts in this. Sounds delicious!
Heidi Bruaw
The toasted peanuts taste so good with the wheat Chex! You will have to give it a try!
Chalk and Cheese
Love the recipe will be making theses snacks as soon as possible thanks so much for sharing
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! Let me know how you like it. 🙂
Anika
What a great and tasty idea! It really is such an easy recipe too, thanks for sharing 🙂
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Heidi Bruaw
Thank you!
Simona
This looks great – I have never tried making anything like this so I will definitely bookmark it! Thank you Heidi x
Heidi Bruaw
It is really fun and easy! You’re welcome. Let me know if you try it!
Sarah Mark
This sounds like such a great snack mix. I am really bad at grazing and picking at food so this would be perfect for me.
Heidi Bruaw
It is delicious and great for snacking. I have that problem too so this gives me the variety I crave.
TheQuietGirl (Anissa)
This looks delicious! Great post 😊!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you!
Ron
Love this recipe. Yummy,
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! It’s a family favorite. 🙂
simplynelbelle
Ah! Memories my gram always made this as well. I’m so glad you shared this! Yours looks like it turned out great. I will have to find a GF version that works for me.
Heidi Bruaw
Yes, such lovely memories. My sister made it gluten free by using gluten free pretzels and leaving out the Wheat Chex. 🙂