Monster Trail Mix Recipe

This Monster Trail Mix is the perfect no-bake Halloween snack for parties, trick-or-treat bags, or movie nights. It’s a mix of crunchy cereal, pretzels, peanuts, and chocolate candies, tossed with candy corn, candy eyeballs, and festive sprinkles for a spooky twist. Kids love the candy mix-ins, while adults enjoy the sweet-and-salty balance. It’s easy to customize with your favorite snacks and can be made in big batches in just minutes. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or need a fun grab-and-go treat, Monster Trail Mix is colorful, crunchy, and absolutely irresistible.

Monster Trail Mix Recipe

Monster Trail Mix is a sweet-and-salty Halloween snack filled with cereal, pretzels, candy, and spooky sprinkles.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups Chex cereal or Cheerios
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup peanuts optional
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup chocolate candies M&Ms or Reese’s Pieces
  • ½ cup yogurt-covered raisins or white chocolate chips
  • Candy eyeballs
  • Halloween sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Add cereal, pretzels, and peanuts to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Toss in candy corn, chocolate candies, and raisins or white chocolate chips.
  3. Sprinkle in candy eyeballs and Halloween sprinkles.
  4. Mix well to combine.
  5. Serve immediately in bowls or package in small treat bags.

Notes

  • Swap peanuts for pumpkin seeds to keep it nut-free.
  • Add popcorn for extra crunch.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

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