This red, white, and blue trail mix is a simple, no-bake snack that's simple to make in under 10 minutes. Perfect patriotic party snack mix!
Need a patriotic snack in a flash? This EASY red, white, and blue trail mix recipe is a game changer!
We've got a lot of simple red, white, and blue recipes on the blog. From Patriotic Puppy Chow to 4th of July Oreos, we're here to help your patriotic celebrations all fun — without the fuss.
Whether you're getting ready to celebrate Independence Day, Memorial Day weekend, election night, or any other patriotic occasion, this patriotic snack mix is a festive crowd pleaser that you can whip up in under 10 minutes!
[feast_advanced_jump_to]❤️🤍💙 Why you'll love this recipe
Here's why you will love making this festive treat for any occasion:
- Simple – Anybody can make this no-bake recipe in simply two simple steps!
- Simple ingredients– You can make this red, white, and blue snack mix recipe with simple ingredients you can find in any local grocery store. You probably already have many of the items in your pantry!
- Customizable– It's simple to customize this trail mix recipe to suit your tastebuds or based on what you have on hand.
- Fast – You only need 10 minutes – that's the total time it takes to make this snack!
- Portable– This trail mix is so simple to package up and take with you anywhere.
🛒 Ingredient notes
Here are the basic ingredients to make this red, white, and blue trail mix recipe:
- Nuts – We use peanuts, but you can also use almonds, walnuts, pecans, or cashews.
- M & M candies- If you can find red, white, and blue M & M candies, use those. If not, simply use the red and blue M & Ms from a regular pack of M & Ms.
- Marshmallows – Mini marshmallows add a soft, pillowy, sweetness to the trail mix.
- Pretzels– We love adding white chocolate-covered pretzels or yogurt covered pretzels for additional crunch and white color to the patriotic theme. But you can also use regular mini pretzels or pretzel sticks.
- Dried cranberries – These add color, a little sweetness, chewy texture, and some healthy nutrients and antioxidants.
You can also mix it up by adding any of these optional other ingredients: raisins, Rice Chex cereal, freeze-fried blueberries, freeze-dried strawberries, mini licorice bites, red, white, and blue sprinkles, or a drizzle of red or blue melted candy melts.
✅ Step-by-step instructions
You'll find detailed instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. But here are two step-by-step photos to show you simply how simple it is to make this patriotic treat!
- In a large bowl or large ziplock bag, add all of the ingredients.
- Mix together with a wooden spoon.
That's it! Enjoy!
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Store Properly: Keep it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place to prevent the nuts from going rancid and the dried fruit from becoming too sticky.
Portion Wisely: Only take out what you need at a time, so the main batch stays sealed and fresh.
It can be. Trail mix is typically a healthy snack, rich in protein, healthy fats, and fiber. However, it can be calorie-dense, especially if it contains a lot of chocolate or candy. Choose unsalted nuts, minimal added sugars, and balance the mix with dried fruits and whole grains for a healthier version.
What's the best way to store trail mix?The best storage for trail mix is to store it in ziplock bag or airtight container at room temperature. It will remain fresh for up to 2 to 4 weeks.
Can We store trail mix in the refrigerator?Absolutely! Store in an airtight container or in resealable plastic bags in the refrigerator for up to one month.
🍽 Serving ideas
We love serving this red, white, and blue trail mix along with other red, white, and blue foods.
Whether you're celebrating Independence Day, Memorial Day weekend, election night, try serving it along with one of these tasty treats:
- Red, White, and Blue Fruit Pizza
- Mixed Berry Galette
- 4th of July Oreos
- Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Puppy Chow
- Patriotic Red, White, and Blue Chocolate Bark
🍸🥂 Cocktail and wine pairings
Keep the red, white, and blue theme going by serving a Blue Wave Cocktail at your patriotic party!
If serving wine: pair with a Pinot Noir or a Shiraz.
Pinot Noir's lighter body and red fruit notes provides a nice balance to trail mix. Especially with a sweet and salty trail mix like this that has a mix of chocolate and nuts.
Shiraz, with its spicy, fruity profile, complements both the sweet chocolate and salty pretzels, creating a balanced pairing.
🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
You only need a few basic kitchen tools to make this recipe:
- Large mixing bowl – You'll need a large bowl to mix the ingredients together
- Spatula or Spoon: Use a silicone spatula or wooden spoon to stir the ingredients together.
- Ziplock bags – You can store the patriotic campaign trail mix in large resealable plastic bags.
🇺🇸 More election day recipes
- 4th of July Fruit Pizza
- Mixed Berry Galette
- 4th of July Oreos
- Fourth of July Red, White and Blue Dessert Bites
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Red, White, and Blue Trail Mix
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 10 servings This is a colorful, simple snack to make to take on hikes and road trips, and perfect to serve at 4th of July, Memorial Day, and election night parties.Ingredients
- 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup red, white, and blue M & M candies
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add all of the ingredients and toss together to mix. Serve.
Notes
Makes approximately 8-10 servings. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.Nutrition
Calories: 259 kcal, Carbohydrates: 31 g, Protein: 8 g, Fat: 12 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g, Trans Fat: 0.04 g, Cholesterol: 3 mg, Sodium: 119 mg, Potassium: 256 mg, Fiber: 5 g, Sugar: 15 g, Vitamin A: 47 IU, Vitamin C: 0.3 mg, Calcium: 54 mg, Iron: 2 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.