Description
This vibrant, crunchy snack mix is packed with sweetness, color, and a hint of magic! Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations or any occasion that calls for a festive and irresistible treat. A delightful blend of cereals, pretzels, candy coating, and sprinkles makes this snack a true crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
- Lucky Charms Cereal – 1 (10.5 oz) box (separate 2 cups marshmallows and 6 cups cereal)
- Rice Chex Cereal – 3 cups
- Pretzel Snaps (or Mini Pretzels) – 2 cups
- Vanilla Candy Coating or Vanilla Almond Bark – 1 (16 oz) package (or 20 oz of almond bark)
- Rainbow Jimmies (Sprinkles) – 1 (2 oz) container
- Trix Minis Cereal (or any rainbow-colored cereal) – 2 cups
Instructions
- Sort the Magic: Separate the Lucky Charms marshmallows from the cereal. Set aside 2 cups of marshmallows and 6 cups of cereal.
- Mix It Up: In a large bowl, combine the 6 cups of Lucky Charms cereal (without marshmallows), Rice Chex cereal, and pretzels.
- Melt the Magic: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the candy coating according to the package instructions (usually 1-2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth). Be careful not to overheat, as it can burn and thicken too much.
- Coat with Sweetness: Pour the melted candy coating over the cereal mixture and toss gently with a large spoon until evenly coated.
- Spread the Magic: Lay the mixture in an even layer on parchment paper.
- Add the Sparkle: Immediately sprinkle with rainbow jimmies, then top with Trix Minis and the reserved Lucky Charms marshmallows.
- Let It Set: Allow the mix to cool completely before breaking it apart into bite-sized pieces.
- Store for Snacking: Keep in an airtight container or plastic bag at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Use any brightly colored cereal for extra visual appeal.
- For a richer flavor, try white chocolate instead of vanilla candy coating.
- Store in an airtight container to keep the mix fresh and crispy.
- Perfect for gifting or serving at parties!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes (melting candy coating)
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American