Cranberry Orange Snack Mix
Add a burst of citrusy sweetness to your snack game with this irresistible Cranberry Orange Snack Mix! Perfectly balancing the crunch of chex-style cereal, pretzel sticks, and sliced almonds with the tangy chew of dried cranberries, this mix gets an extra zing from fresh orange zest and a hint of warm cinnamon. A buttery brown sugar glaze ties everything together, creating a flavor-packed treat that’s oven-toasted to perfection in just 10 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, packing lunchbox snacks, or savoring a cozy movie night, this quick and easy homemade snack mix is guaranteed to impress. It’s a make-ahead, crowd-pleasing recipe that combines sweet, salty, and citrusy flavors in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 cups chex-style cereal (corn or rice)
- 2 cups pretzel sticks
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chex-style cereal, pretzel sticks, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. Stir to mix well.
Step 3
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the orange zest, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly combined.
Step 5
Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mix. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
Spread the mix out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Step 8
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely on the tray.
Step 9
Once cooled, transfer the snack mix to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (946.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3803.2 |
| Total Fat 60.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 28.0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 124mg | 0% |
| Sodium 10774.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 735.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 153.9g | |
| Protein 50.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 320.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1277.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 86.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1150.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories