RED, WHITE AND BLUE CRUNCH MIX

Red, White and Blue Crunch Mix image

My colorful snack mix makes a festive treat for a large group or potluck or even to bring as a grab-and-go snack for a parade. I took it to my school's faculty lounge once and it was gone before recess! You can use different colored candy disks for various occasions. -Bonnie Darr, Flagstaff, AZ

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 11 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups Crispix
3 cups Rice Krispies
2 cups dry roasted peanuts
4 cups pretzel sticks, broken
1 package (11 ounces) Kraft caramel bits
4 cups white candy coating disks
1 cup red candy coating disks
1 cup blue candy coating disks

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cereals, peanuts, pretzels and caramel bits., In a large microwave-safe bowl, microwave white candy coating at 50% power for 1 minute; stir. Cook at additional 20- to 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cereal mixture; toss to coat., Transfer to two waxed paper-lined baking sheets. In a microwave, melt red and blue candy coating disks in separate bowls; drizzle over snack mix. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 483 calories, Fat 25g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 377mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.