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Best Easy Candy Corn Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix Recipe

  • Author: Sarah Wasserman
  • Total Time: 8 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This sweet, salty, crunchy, and ridiculously easy trail mix combines candy corn, roasted pumpkin seeds, mini pretzels, dried cranberries, almonds, and white chocolate chips for the perfect fall snack. Ready in under 10 minutes, it’s a nostalgic crowd-pleaser that brings back memories of cozy Halloween gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup candy corn (about 180g)
  • 1 cup roasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (about 140g)
  • 1 cup mini pretzel twists (about 60g)
  • ½ cup dried cranberries (about 70g)
  • ½ cup roasted almonds (about 70g)
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips (about 90g)
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes (optional, for finishing)

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients: measure out 1 cup candy corn, 1 cup pumpkin seeds, 1 cup mini pretzel twists, ½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup roasted almonds, and ½ cup white chocolate chips.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds, pretzels, almonds, and dried cranberries. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
  3. Gently fold in the candy corn using a light folding motion until evenly distributed, being careful not to crush the candy corn.
  4. Add the white chocolate chips and give everything one more gentle stir until evenly spread.
  5. Taste and adjust: add sea salt flakes for more saltiness or extra cranberries for more tartness if desired.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl or an airtight container for storage.
  7. Optional: sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt flakes over the top just before serving for a finishing touch.

Notes

For best results, add candy corn and white chocolate chips the day you plan to serve to keep them fresh. Toast pumpkin seeds at 350°F for 3-4 minutes for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks; do not refrigerate. To make ahead, mix everything except candy corn and white chips, then add them just before serving.

  • Prep Time: 8 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ¼ cup
  • Calories: 190
  • Sugar: 15
  • Sodium: 175
  • Fat: 11
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5
  • Carbohydrates: 23
  • Fiber: 2.5
  • Protein: 4.5

Keywords: candy corn, pumpkin seed trail mix, fall snack, Halloween snack, easy trail mix, sweet and salty snack

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