Homemade snack mixes are something special. They are perfect to tuck into a child's lunch box, to serve at the beginning of any gathering or party, and they're great for a snack when you're hungry but don't want to make anything. These recipes can be changed to suit your tastes too. Don't like cashews? Use pecans! Don't like goldfish crackers? Use pretzels! Add more spices, or different spices, or different dried fruits.

All of these mixes should be stored at room temperature in an airtight container unless otherwise specified. They usually last three to four days, although most won't make it that long. Serve them in little cups or in a big punch bowl with a spoon so guests can scoop them into individual serving pieces. They also make wonderful gifts. Who wouldn't want some Curried Chex Mix to keep at their desk for a snack on a cold January day?

Enjoy these easy and delicious recipes.

Homemade Snack Mixes

 

• Zebra Caramel Corn
  This caramel corn is beyond delicious. The perfect recipe for caramel corn is coated with melted white and dark chocolate chips. It's really hard to stop eating this marvelous combination.
• People Puppy Chow
  This fabulous recipe is made of crisp cereal, coated in a chocolate and peanut butter mixture and then tossed in powdered sugar to coat. Yum.
• Rosemary Toasted Nuts
  There's something about nuts toasted in butter, herbs, and spices that is so addicting. Use any of your favorite nuts in this easy recipe.

• Real Original Chex Party Mix
  There are countless varieties and variations of this recipe floating around. This is the first recipe, right off the back of the box.
• Cherry Orange Snack Mix
  This flavorful mix is sweet, crunchy, and chewy, with mixed nuts, crisp rice cereal squares, and dried cherries all coated in a sweet, orange flavored meringue.
• Praline Cherry Munch
  I developed this wonderful recipe for a low fat recipe demonstration. It is so crunchy and sweet with a delicious brown sugar flavor.
• Swedish Nuts
  This is the first "snack mix" I ever made. Pecans are coated in a cinnamon flavored meringue and then baked in butter until crisp. What could be better than that?
• Curried Chex Mix
  I developed this recipe because my husband loves anything curry flavored, and because pistachios and cashews are so good for you. This mix is addictive!
• Crockpot Pretzel Snack Mix
  Did you know that your crockpot is a great appliance to use when making snack mixes? The gentle heat infuses the ingredients with the flavors and spices and toasts them to perfection.
• Tex Mex Snack Mix
  If you like it hot, this is the recipe for you! Add more chili powder and cayenne pepper if you really enjoy spicy foods, because this mix is only mildly spicy.
• Four Cheese Snack Mix
  The secret ingredient in this recipe is four cheese pasta sauce mix. It adds a wonderful, slightly creamy texture to the coating on crisp cereal, pretzels, and nuts.
• Gingerbread Caramel Corn
  Well, what could be better than caramel corn? Gingerbread Caramel Corn! Adding some ginger to the perfect caramel corn recipe takes it to another dimension.