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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chex-style cereal, pretzel sticks, dried cranberries, and sliced almonds. Stir to mix well.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the orange zest, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly combined.
Pour the butter mixture over the cereal mix. Gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Spread the mix out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely on the tray.
Once cooled, transfer the snack mix to an airtight container for storage or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3803 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.7 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 10775 mg | 468% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 735.1 g | 267% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.9 g | 132% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.9 g | ||
| Protein | 50.6 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 1277 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 86.0 mg | 478% | |
| Potassium | 1151 mg | 24% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
