This easy patriotic snack mix is perfect for your Fourth of July celebrations—sweet, salty, and totally kid-approved!
Whether you’re packing snacks for a parade, heading to a fireworks show, or just looking for a fun and festive treat to share with your kids, this red, white, and blue trail mix is the answer. It’s a total hit in our house, and honestly, I look forward to sneaking a few bites myself.
I whipped this up as a summer version of our favorite snack mix Leprechaun Bait, and it has quickly become a 4th of July must-have around here.
It’s super simple to make, doesn’t require baking, and is easy to portion into baggies or bowls for a party or picnic.
Red White and Blue Trail Mix
Here's how easy it is to make this patriotic trail mix!
Perfect for 4th of July – It’s colorful, festive, and totally on theme.
Kid-approved – Mine devour it every year, and it’s fun for them to help stir and sprinkle.
Sweet + salty combo – The pretzels + marshmallows + white chocolate? So good.
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 2 cups Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups Cheerios (I used chocolate, but any flavor works!)
- 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 12 oz bag of white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or shortening)
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&M’s – grab them here
How to Make It
Step 1: Mix it all up
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Chex, Cheerios, marshmallows, and pretzels.
Step 2: Melt your chocolate
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the white chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth and fully melted.
Step 3: Combine and coat
Pour the melted chocolate over the cereal mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly to coat everything.
Step 4: Spread and sprinkle
Spread the mixture out on a parchment-lined baking sheet. While it’s still melty, sprinkle the M&M’s evenly over the top. Let it set completely (you can pop it in the fridge to speed things up if needed).
Step 5: Break and serve!
Once it’s hardened, break it into chunks and enjoy!
Red, White & Blue Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chex cereal
- 1.5 cups Cheerios (any flavor)
- 1.5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup mini pretzel twists
- 12 oz white chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or shortening)
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M&M’s
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together Chex, Cheerios, marshmallows, and pretzels.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt white chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Pour melted chocolate over the cereal mix and stir to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Immediately sprinkle red, white, and blue M&M’s over the top.
- Let set until chocolate is firm, then break into pieces and enjoy!
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Hey there, I'm Morgan, the creative mind behind CelebratingWithKids.com! As a parent of two lively little ones, I've made it my mission to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures, sharing playful activities, thoughtful toy reviews, and delightful printables to help families celebrate every moment together. 🎉👨👩👧👦🎈
