Easy Road Trip Snack Mix
A quick and kid-approved snack mix perfect for long drives, balancing crunchy, sweet, and salty flavors without sticky mess or sugar crash.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10-15 minutes plus optional toasting time
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (50g) Cheerios or O-shaped cereal
- 1 cup (40g) mini pretzels
- 1/2 cup (70g) hulled and roasted sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup (100g) raisins or dried cranberries
- 1 cup (30g) cheese crackers (optional)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon (1g) sea salt
Instructions
- Measure out your dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups (50g) of Cheerios, 1 cup (40g) of mini pretzels, 1/2 cup (70g) of roasted sunflower seeds, 3/4 cup (100g) of raisins or dried cranberries, and 1 cup (30g) of cheese crackers. Stir gently to mix evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons (30ml) of honey or maple syrup with 1/2 teaspoon (1g) of ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon (1g) of sea salt until well combined.
- Drizzle the honey mixture evenly over the dry ingredients. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to fold everything together gently, ensuring a light coating without clumping.
- Spread the snack mix out on a parchment-lined baking sheet or tray to cool and set for 10-15 minutes to firm up the coating.
- Once cool, transfer the mix into an air-tight container or resealable bags for storage.
- Optional: Toast sunflower seeds or pretzels in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes before mixing for extra crunch.
Notes
Letting the mix rest on a baking sheet helps the honey coating firm up and prevents stickiness. Toasting seeds or pretzels enhances flavor. Adjust honey amount for sweetness preference. Involve kids in mixing for a fun pre-trip activity. Store in airtight container for up to a week at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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