Leprechaun Snack Mix
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Leprechaun Snack Mix
Description
The Leprechaun Snack Mix uses classic Lucky Charms cereal separated from its marshmallows, paired with mini pretzels for a salty crunch. White chocolate chips are melted and colored with green food coloring to coat the cereal and pretzels evenly before mixing back in the marshmallows and green sprinkles. Spreading the mixture on a baking sheet to cool allows the chocolate to harden, resulting in a sweet, crunchy snack with bursts of color and varied texture from the marshmallows and pretzels.
This mixture offers a playful and visually festive treat, ideal for St. Patrick’s Day or themed events, appealing particularly to those who enjoy a mix of sweet and salty snacks. It can be served as a snack bowl or packed as a party favor.
The recipe involves minimal steps and requires only a cooling time after assembling. Using a microwave in short intervals helps prevent burning the chocolate, ensuring a smooth coating. The final mix should be fully cooled and set before serving to maintain the crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups Lucky Charms cereal
- 2 cups pretzels mini
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
- 10 green food coloring drops
- 1/4 cup Sprinkles green
Instructions
- Separate Lucky Charms cereal into the cereal and marshmallows. Add the cereal pieces to a large mixing bowl with mini pretzels.
- Heat white chocolate chips in the microwave or on a double boiler. If using a microwave, heat at 30 second intervals to make sure it does not burn. Mix 10 drops of green food coloring into the white chocolate.
- Pour melted green white chocolate over the cereal and pretzels. Toss with a spatula until fully coated. Add Lucky Charms marshmallows and sprinkles to the bowl and mix again.
- Spread snack mix onto a lined baking sheet and allow to cool completely then enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 364IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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