Introduction

Monster Munch Trail Mix is a fun and festive snack perfect for parties, movie nights, or Halloween celebrations. This easy-to-make mix combines salty pretzels, crunchy popcorn, and colorful candies for a delightful treat everyone will love.

A round bowl filled with a colorful mix of popcorn, twisted pretzels, candy corn, red and green small round candies, gummy worms, and candy eyeballs. The popcorn is white and fluffy, covering most of the bowl. Pretzels with salt flakes lay across the popcorn, adding a brown crunchy texture. Small round candies in red, green, yellow, and orange colors are scattered all over, brightening the mix. Candy corn pieces show their classic yellow, orange, and white layers here and there. Black and purple gummy worms are intertwined among the other treats, and white eyeball candies with black centers are placed on top, giving a fun and spooky look. The bowl rests on a white marbled surface with a few more pretzels and candy corn outside the bowl. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

4 cups popcorn
2 cups mini pretzels (or chocolate-covered pretzels)
1 cup candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
1 cup candy corn
1/2 cup candy eyes

Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, mini pretzels, candy-coated chocolates, candy corn, and candy eyes.
Step 2: Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the trail mix.
Step 3: Serve the trail mix immediately in a large serving bowl, or portion it into small treat bags for individual servings.

Tips & Variations

For an extra touch of flavor, try adding a handful of roasted nuts or dried fruit to the mix.
If you prefer less sweetness, substitute the candy-coated chocolates with raisins or unsweetened cereal pieces.
Use chocolate-covered pretzels for a richer taste and a fun twist.

Storage

Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. If you include candy eyes or candy corn, avoid humid environments to keep everything crisp. To refresh, let the mix sit at room temperature before serving.

How to Serve

A bowl filled with a mix of popcorn, colorful candy-coated chocolates in red, green, yellow, and orange, and small pretzels, all layered together. There are also orange gummy worms and candy corn pieces scattered throughout. On top, four white candy eyeballs with black pupils sit prominently, adding a playful touch. The bowl is white, placed on a white marbled surface, with some pretzels and candy corn pieces scattered around it. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make this trail mix nut-free?

Yes, this recipe is naturally nut-free as written. Just be sure to use pretzels and candies that are processed without nuts if avoiding allergens.

How long does this trail mix stay fresh?

When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, the trail mix stays fresh for about one week. After that, the popcorn and pretzels may become stale.

Monster Munch Trail Mix Recipe

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Monster Munch Trail Mix is a fun and colorful snack combining crunchy popcorn, salty pretzels, and sweet candies. This easy no-cook recipe is perfect for parties, Halloween treats, or anytime you want a delightful mix of salty and sweet flavors in a convenient snack.

Author: Stella
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
Category: Snack
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Snack Mix Ingredients

4 cups popcorn
2 cups mini pretzels (or chocolate-covered pretzels)
1 cup candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
1 cup candy corn
1/2 cup candy eyes

Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the popcorn, mini pretzels, candy-coated chocolates, candy corn, and candy eyes. Mix thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly distributed throughout the trail mix.
Serve or Package: Transfer the trail mix into a large serving bowl for immediate enjoyment or separate into small treat bags for convenient individual servings or party favors.

Notes

This trail mix requires no cooking and can be made ahead of time for easy snacking.
For variation, substitute mini pretzels with chocolate-covered pretzels for a sweeter twist.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to one week.
Use festive candy eyes for a fun Halloween-themed presentation.

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