Sweet and Salty Trail Mix

This Sweet and Salty Trail Mix combines Cheerios, pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, chocolate, and butterscotch for an easy 5-minute snack.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Servings: cups

Calories: 495kcal

Add the Honey Nut Cheerios, pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, semisweet chocolate chips, and butterscotch baking chips to a large bowl.
Gently toss until everything is evenly distributed.
Transfer the trail mix to a serving bowl or portion it into zip-top bags or airtight containers for grab-and-go snacks.

Room Temperature: Store the trail mix in an airtight container or zip-top bag in a cool, dry place for up to 1 week. Refrigeration isn't necessary unless your kitchen is warm; if refrigerated, keep it tightly sealed to prevent moisture from softening the cereal and pretzels.
Keep the ratio balanced: Starting with equal amounts of each ingredient makes it more likely that every handful contains cereal, pretzels, nuts, and something sweet. Adjust from there according to your taste.
Choose similar-sized mix-ins: Ingredients that are relatively close in size distribute more evenly and are less likely to separate in the container.
Toss gently: Fold or toss with a large spoon rather than stirring aggressively so the cereal and pretzels stay intact.
Keep everything dry: Make sure your bowl, utensils, and storage container are completely dry. Moisture quickly takes away the crisp texture that makes this mix so good.
Consider the temperature: Chocolate and butterscotch chips can soften in a hot car, at the beach, or during summer activities. Keep the mix cool when taking it somewhere warm.
Refresh before serving: Ingredients naturally settle during storage, especially the smaller baking chips. Give the container a gentle shake or toss before portioning.