July 5th Snack Mix

If you’ve been here awhile... I made a unicorn snack mix for my middle daughters birthday party earlier this year. I also made a valentines snack mix for her class party. I used this same process, but made it red, white and blue.

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Instructions are detailed in the post, linked above. But, it is as simple as melting coating chocolate and dying it the color you want and spreading it on the popcorn and pretzels. I used a few different kind of patriotic colored sprinkles.

Some other items I used were....

I used a couple of different ingredients this time. I found mini pretzels which seems better for a snack mix. I also used mini saltine crackers. They added a salty crunch to cut some of the sweetness. I also added freeze dried strawberries which added a yummy tart bite as well as a pretty pop of red. Of course red, white & blue m & m’s were a must.

This is a crowd pleaser! It is fun just to have out at a BBQ and very easy as an on the go snack if you are traveling. My kids love themed food. I think it helps them get into the holiday or celebration even more. This would also be great for Memorial Day too! Really I'm in for the RED, WHITE and BLUE all year. Olympics! World Cup! Ryder Cup! You get the drift! Happy Making!

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