St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with this irresistible St. Patrick’s Day Snack Mix? This sweet and salty treat is bursting with festive flavor, making it a must-have for your holiday festivities. Loved by kids and adults alike, it’s so delicious that you might want to make an extra batch—it won’t last long!
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This crunchy and sweet five-ingredient snack mix is the ultimate leprechaun bait for St. Patrick’s Day! A blend of Chex cereal, mini pretzels, and Lucky Charms, all coated in creamy vanilla almond bark, creates the perfect balance of salty and sweet in every bite.
Whether you're filling goodie bags, making festive gifts, or just whipping up a quick snack, this fun and festive mix is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Quick to make and impossible to resist, it’s a lucky charm you’ll want to enjoy all season long! If you love treats made with Lucky Charms, be sure to try these Microwave Lucky Charms Treats for another magically delicious St. Patrick’s Day dessert!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- No-Bake & Quick to Make – This easy recipe comes together in just minutes with no oven required, making it perfect for last-minute treats.
- Easily Customizable - This snack mix is super simple to customize to your liking! Whether you swap out the cereal, add more ingredients, or adjust the sweetness, this recipe allows for endless creativity to fit your preference.
- Crowd Favorite - With the perfect balance of sweet and salty, this snack mix is irresistible to people of all ages. It’s guaranteed to disappear quickly, and you may even want to make extra just in case.
- Kid-Friendly & Fun to Make – Let the kids help mix, drizzle, and sprinkle! This hands-on treat is a great way to get everyone involved in the holiday fun.
- Sweet and Salty - The mix of the sweet vanilla almond coating and marshmallows paired with the salty pretzels and Chex creates a delicious blend of flavors that makes this snack mix satisfying and addictive!
- Makes a Great Gift or Party Favor - This snack mix is super easy to put in individual baggies for party favors or gifts. You can also get creative and serve it in small ‘pots of gold’ gift boxes or mason jars for a cute, decorative touch!
Ingredients
Gather the ingredients below to make this St. Patrick's Day snack!
- Lucky Charms have a delicious mix of soft, colorful marshmallows and sweet cereal that work perfectly in this festive snack mix! You can even add extra Lucky Charms marshmallows if you want.
- Rice Chex Cereal adds a satisfying crunch to the snack mix and is a great base for the vanilla almond bark.
- Mini pretzels are salty, crunchy, and balance out the sweetness of the snack mix.
- Vanilla almond bark makes for a delicious, smooth coating that’s perfectly sweet and flavorful!
- Rainbow sprinkles add a fun, colorful touch to the snack mix. You can also add St. Patrick’s Day themed sprinkles or shamrock sprinkles alongside the rainbow ones.
See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Candy Add-ins: White chocolate chips, M&Ms, or any other family-favorite candy can be mixed into your snack mix.
- Cereal Swaps: Other Chex flavors such as peanut butter, vanilla, or chocolate would be great if you're looking for a more specific flavor for your snack mix. Other cereal brands such as Cheerios would also be great substitutions.
- Almond Bark Alternatives: White chocolate bark is another popular option for a coating. Opting for a higher quality bark will always give you better results.
- Sweet Additions: Add extra marshmallows, chocolate, or sprinkles for some more sweetness.
- More Crunch: Mix in some sweet popcorn, extra pretzels, or peanuts for an added crunch.
- Extra Festive Touch: You can use green candy melts to create a festive green drizzle atop your snack mix. Also, mint-flavored or regular green M&Ms can add a festive touch and some more sweetness!
- Fruity Flavor – Dried cranberries, golden raisins, or freeze-dried strawberries can add a pop of tartness and color.
- Healthier Swap – Use whole-grain cereals like Kix or Multi Grain Cheerios for a slightly healthier take.
- For a more indulgent spread, consider serving this snack mix alongside our St. Patrick's Day Trifle or these Mint Oreo Pudding Shots for the adults.
How to Make St. Patrick's Day Snack Mix
Once you’ve gathered your ingredients, separate the marshmallows from the Lucky Charms cereal, set them aside, and follow the steps below to create this delicious Lucky Charms snack mix.
- Step 1: Place cereal portion of Lucky Charms in a large bowl with Chex cereal, and pretzels.
- Step 2: Melt the vanilla almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth, then pour over the cereal mixture and toss to coat.
- Step 3: Spread the coated mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet, then top with marshmallows and sprinkles.
- Step 4: Allow mixture to cool completely and break into pieces.
Helpful Tips
- Use Parchment Paper for Easy Cleanup – Spreading the mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze. This technique is also handy when preparing treats like these St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookie Cake Bars.
- High Quality Ingredients: For ingredients like your bark, opting for a higher quality version can leave you with better results, as it may melt smoother and coat your ingredients better.
- Melt in Intervals: To prevent your melted bark from burning, it’s important to melt in 30-second intervals and stir often until it’s fully melted.
- Be Quick: After your bark is done melting, try to be quick to mix it in with your ingredients. You’ll want to combine it before it hardens.
- Short on Time? You can place your finished snack mix in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes to cool and set the coating if you're in a time crunch!
- Mix Gently: Be gentle when mixing in your melted bark, as to not crush your ingredients!
- Same-Sized Pieces: Try to keep your ingredients in uniform-sized pieces so no one ingredient overpowers the others.
Recipe FAQs
Yes! This snack mix can be made up to a week in advance if stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Just keep it in a cool, dry place to prevent the coating from melting or getting sticky.
You can swap almond bark for white chocolate chips, melting wafers, or even green candy melts for a more festive touch. Just be sure to melt in short intervals and stir frequently to prevent burning.
To keep the mix from hardening too much, avoid overheating the almond bark, mix quickly after pouring, and store it in an airtight container to maintain its texture.
For gifting, place the mix in cellophane bags, mason jars, or small ‘pots of gold’ containers and tie them with a festive ribbon for an adorable St. Patrick’s Day treat.
If you’re planning a party, you can serve your snack mix in a festive serving bowl with separate cups for individual portions. You can also get creative and serve it in pots of gold, mason jars, or in goodie bags as party favors!
This snack mix pairs wonderfully with a cold glass of Homemade Shamrock Shake, making it a hit at any St. Patrick's Day gathering.
Storage & Freezing Instructions
Storage Instructions
To store your St. Patrick’s Day snack mix, keep it in a resealable bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
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St. Patrick's Day Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 10.5 ounce box Lucky Charms
- 3 cups Rice Chex Cereal
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 20 ounces vanilla almond bark
- 2 ounces rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Separate marshmallows out of Lucky Charms cereal and set aside.
- Place cereal portion of Lucky Charms in a large bowl with Chex cereal, and pretzels.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, heat vanilla almond bark in 30-second intervals, stirring often, until smooth.
- Pour melted bark over cereal mixture. Toss to evenly coat cereal and pretzels.
- Spread the mixture on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Immediately sprinkle marshmallows and sprinkles evenly over top.
- Allow mixture to cool completely and break into pieces.
Notes
- Use Parchment Paper for Easy Cleanup – Spreading the mix on a parchment-lined baking sheet prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.
- High Quality Ingredients: For ingredients like your bark, opting for a higher quality version can leave you with better results, as it may melt smoother and coat your ingredients better.
- Melt in Intervals: To prevent your melted bark from burning, it’s important to melt in 30-second intervals and stir often until it’s fully melted.
- Be Quick: After your bark is done melting, try to be quick to mix it in with your ingredients. You’ll want to combine it before it hardens.
- Short on Time? You can place your finished snack mix in the refrigerator for 10-20 minutes to cool and set the coating if you're in a time crunch!
- Mix Gently: Be gentle when mixing in your melted bark, as to not crush your ingredients!
- Same-Sized Pieces: Try to keep your ingredients in uniform-sized pieces so no one ingredient overpowers the others.
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