Crunchy Snack Mix Recipes

CRISPY SNACK MIX

This recipe proves you can make just about anything in a slow cooker, even a delightfully crispy snack mix. -Jane Sims, De Leon, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 2h40m

Yield about 2-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Crispy Snack Mix image

Steps:

In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the noodles, cereal, cashews and coconut. In a small bowl, whisk the butter, soy sauce, curry powder and ginger; drizzle over cereal mixture and mix well., Cover and cook on low for 2-1/2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Ingredients

4-1/2 cups crispy chow mein noodles
4 cups Rice Chex
1 can (9-3/4 ounces) salted cashews
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2-1/4 teaspoons curry powder
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger

CRUNCHY RAMEN SNACK MIX

This spicy snack mix features toasted ramen noodles, nuts, cornflakes and freeze-dried peas.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

Crunchy Ramen Snack Mix image

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss ramen, cashews, peanuts, and cornflakes with oil until coated. Spread mixture in an even layer. Combine curry powder, cayenne, and salt; sprinkle over ramen mixture. Bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Stir in peas and let cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

Ingredients

2 packages ramen, broken into small pieces (seasoning packet discarded)
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup raw peanuts
1 cup cornflakes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 cup fried or freeze-dried peas

SWEET AND CRUNCHY POPCORN SNACK MIX

This sweet and crunchy snack not only tastes great but looks so appealing that when I serve it at tailgating parties, passers-by stop and ask for the recipe.

Provided by JVAND

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

Sweet and Crunchy Popcorn Snack Mix image

Steps:

Line a large baking sheet with waxed paper.
Combine crispy corn and rice cereal, honey graham cereal, peanut butter corn puff cereal, popcorn, chocolate pieces, and peanuts in a large bowl.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; whisk in flour until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Add brown sugar and corn syrup; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir peanut butter into sugar mixture until creamy, about 3 minutes; pour over cereal mixture and gently toss until coated.
Spread cereal mixture over prepared baking sheet and allow to cool, about 30 minutes. Once cooled, break mixture into chunks and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 228.4 mg, Sugar 23.8 g

Ingredients

waxed paper
2 cups crispy corn and rice cereal (such as Crispix®)
2 cups honey graham cereal (such as Golden Grahams®)
2 cups peanut butter corn puff cereal (such as Reese's Puffs®)
2 cups popped popcorn, or more to taste
8 ounces candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
1 cup salted peanuts
½ cup butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup corn syrup
½ cup peanut butter