What dad doesn’t like a great snack mix once in a while? Making a Father’s Day snack is a great way to show your dad that you care and it’s a creative idea that can be tailored to include all of your dad’s favorite flavors and snacks.
The following three Father’s Day snack mix recipes give you a variety of tastes to try for your Father’s Day gift, or you could just use them for inspiration and create your own snack recipe.
Cocoa Snack Mix
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups Plain Cheerios
- 3 Cups Chex Mix
- 2 Cups Peanuts
- 2 Cups Mini Pretzels
- 1 Cup Raisins or Craisins
- ½ Cup Melted Butter
- 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Mix
- ¼ Cup Sugar
Preparation:
Heat oven to 250 degrees and combine first five ingredients in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl mix the last three ingredients until well stirred, then drizzle over dry ingredients, stirring frequently to coat well. Transfer into a baking pan and bake for one hour stirring every 15 minutes.
Honey Mustard Snack Mix
Ingredients:
- A 16 ounce Box of Snack Cereal
- 2 Cups Mini Pretzels
- 1 Cup of Dad’s Favorite Nuts
- 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
- ¼ Cup Prepared Mustard
- 3 Tablespoons Honey
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
Preparation:
Heat oven to 250 degrees and combine first three ingredients in a greased baking pan. Mix remaining ingredients in a small bowl until well blended and then pour over the pan of dry ingredients. Bake for an hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
Oriental Cereal Snack Mix
Ingredients:
- A 16 Ounce Box of Snack Cereal
- ½ Cup Peanuts
- ½ Cup Cashews
- 3 Ounce Can Chow Mein Noodles
- 1/3 Cup Peanut or Vegetable Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
Preparation:
Heat oven to 250 degrees and combine first four ingredients in a large bowl. In a smaller bowl mix the last three ingredients until well stirred, then drizzle over dry ingredients, stirring frequently to coat well. Transfer into a baking pan and bake for one hour stirring every 15 minutes.
Give dad a Father’s Day gift he loves and can share with you and other family members.