Father’s Day Snack Mix Recipes

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:

  1. 3 Cups Plain Cheerios
  2. 3 Cups Chex Mix
  3. 2 Cups Peanuts
  4. 2 Cups Mini Pretzels
  5. 1 Cup Raisins or Craisins
  6. ½ Cup Melted Butter
  7. 3 Tablespoons Cocoa Mix
  8. 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:

  1. A 16 ounce Box of Snack Cereal
  2. 2 Cups Mini Pretzels
  3. 1 Cup of Dad’s Favorite Nuts
  4. 2 Tablespoons Melted Butter
  5. ¼ Cup Prepared Mustard
  6. 3 Tablespoons Honey
  7. ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  8. ½ Teaspoon Onion Powder
  9. 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:

  1. A 16 Ounce Box of Snack Cereal
  2. ½ Cup Peanuts
  3. ½ Cup Cashews
  4. 3 Ounce Can Chow Mein Noodles
  5. 1/3 Cup Peanut or Vegetable Oil
  6. 3 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
  7. 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  8. 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.