Whether you’re craving an afternoon nosh or filling lunch boxes, whip up a snack mix fast with this formula. With a few flavor punches and a quick spin in the microwave, you’ll have a healthy and tasty snack in no time. This formula is easily adapted and is the perfect crunchy snack. Check out the formula below, and get some of our favorite flavor combinations.The Only Formula You Need to Make a Healthy SmoothieTed + Chelsea CavanaughThe FormulaMelt 6 Tbsp. of butter in a large microwaveable bowl and stir in seasonings. Add 2 cups of cereal and about 2 cups each of two different crunchy snacks—varying the texture, size, color and flavor—to the bowl. Add more of big fluffy items like popcorn and less of small, dense ones, such as peanuts.Toss everything together to evenly coat with the butter mixture and microwave for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every minute until the mixture is heated through and to make sure nothing is burning. (Alternatively, to make in the oven: Mix ingredients on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast at 250℉ for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.)SeasoningsUse about ¼ cup for sweeteners, 2 Tbsp. for powders and spices, and a scant 1 Tbsp. for liquids.HoneyMaple syrupCheese powderChile-lime seasoningFurikake seasoningNutritional yeastRanch seasoningTaco seasoningHot sauceSoy sauce or tamariWorcestershire sauceCerealRice ChexWheat ChexCorn ChexCheeriosKixCornflakesMini Shredded WheatCrunchy SnacksCheese puffsPopcornChipsCrumbled ramen noodlesPretzelsSmall crackersNutsOur Favorite Snack Mix CombosCalifornia Cooler RanchWheat Chex, almonds, wasabi peas, ranch seasoningOld School LunchKix, peanut butter-stuffed pretzels, potato chips, honeyThe CollegeRice Chex, crumbled instant ramen noodles, pretzels, furikake seasoningBuffaloRice Chex, saltines, Cheez-Its, Buffalo-style hot sauce, garlic powderSuper NachoCorn Chex, sweet potato chips, cheese puffs, taco seasoningChildhood ReduxCheerios, popcorn, Goldfish crackers, chile-lime seasoningWas this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Whether you’re craving an afternoon nosh or filling lunch boxes, whip up a snack mix fast with this formula. With a few flavor punches and a quick spin in the microwave, you’ll have a healthy and tasty snack in no time. This formula is easily adapted and is the perfect crunchy snack. Check out the formula below, and get some of our favorite flavor combinations.The Only Formula You Need to Make a Healthy SmoothieTed + Chelsea CavanaughThe FormulaMelt 6 Tbsp. of butter in a large microwaveable bowl and stir in seasonings. Add 2 cups of cereal and about 2 cups each of two different crunchy snacks—varying the texture, size, color and flavor—to the bowl. Add more of big fluffy items like popcorn and less of small, dense ones, such as peanuts.Toss everything together to evenly coat with the butter mixture and microwave for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every minute until the mixture is heated through and to make sure nothing is burning. (Alternatively, to make in the oven: Mix ingredients on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast at 250℉ for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.)SeasoningsUse about ¼ cup for sweeteners, 2 Tbsp. for powders and spices, and a scant 1 Tbsp. for liquids.HoneyMaple syrupCheese powderChile-lime seasoningFurikake seasoningNutritional yeastRanch seasoningTaco seasoningHot sauceSoy sauce or tamariWorcestershire sauceCerealRice ChexWheat ChexCorn ChexCheeriosKixCornflakesMini Shredded WheatCrunchy SnacksCheese puffsPopcornChipsCrumbled ramen noodlesPretzelsSmall crackersNutsOur Favorite Snack Mix CombosCalifornia Cooler RanchWheat Chex, almonds, wasabi peas, ranch seasoningOld School LunchKix, peanut butter-stuffed pretzels, potato chips, honeyThe CollegeRice Chex, crumbled instant ramen noodles, pretzels, furikake seasoningBuffaloRice Chex, saltines, Cheez-Its, Buffalo-style hot sauce, garlic powderSuper NachoCorn Chex, sweet potato chips, cheese puffs, taco seasoningChildhood ReduxCheerios, popcorn, Goldfish crackers, chile-lime seasoning
Whether you’re craving an afternoon nosh or filling lunch boxes, whip up a snack mix fast with this formula. With a few flavor punches and a quick spin in the microwave, you’ll have a healthy and tasty snack in no time. This formula is easily adapted and is the perfect crunchy snack. Check out the formula below, and get some of our favorite flavor combinations.
The Only Formula You Need to Make a Healthy Smoothie
Ted + Chelsea Cavanaugh
The Formula
Melt 6 Tbsp. of butter in a large microwaveable bowl and stir in seasonings. Add 2 cups of cereal and about 2 cups each of two different crunchy snacks—varying the texture, size, color and flavor—to the bowl. Add more of big fluffy items like popcorn and less of small, dense ones, such as peanuts.
Toss everything together to evenly coat with the butter mixture and microwave for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring every minute until the mixture is heated through and to make sure nothing is burning. (Alternatively, to make in the oven: Mix ingredients on a large rimmed baking sheet and toast at 250℉ for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.)
Seasonings
Use about ¼ cup for sweeteners, 2 Tbsp. for powders and spices, and a scant 1 Tbsp. for liquids.
Cereal
Crunchy Snacks
Our Favorite Snack Mix Combos
California Cooler Ranch
Wheat Chex, almonds, wasabi peas, ranch seasoning
Old School Lunch
Kix, peanut butter-stuffed pretzels, potato chips, honey
The College
Rice Chex, crumbled instant ramen noodles, pretzels, furikake seasoning
Buffalo
Rice Chex, saltines, Cheez-Its, Buffalo-style hot sauce, garlic powder
Super Nacho
Corn Chex, sweet potato chips, cheese puffs, taco seasoning
Childhood Redux
Cheerios, popcorn, Goldfish crackers, chile-lime seasoning
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