Sweet and Savory Snack Mix

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A fun and addictive snack mix combining sweet, salty, and crunchy elements perfect for anytime snacking or entertaining. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, turns pretzel sticks, roasted almonds, dried cranberries into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 American cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 300°F. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup pretzel sticks, 1 cup roasted almonds, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp sea salt until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle the maple syrup mixture over the dry ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
  4. Step 4: Spread the mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until nuts and pretzels are toasted and fragrant.
  5. Step 5: Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.

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