White Chocolate Trash Snack Mix

A white bowl holds a mix of white-coated Chex cereal, colorful M&Ms, pretzels, and peanuts.

5 from 3 votes

This white chocolate snack mix recipe combines crunchy cereals, pretzels, peanuts, and creamy white chocolate for a perfectly sweet and salty no bake treat that’s quick, easy, and irresistible.

Prep Time5

Set time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (approximately 1 cup each)

Calories: 670kcal

Author: Jennifer Fishkind

Ingredients

2 cups Corn CHEX cereal
2 cups Cheerios cereal
2 cups mini pretzel twists
1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts
2 to 2½ cups regular M&M’s candies divided, 2 cups for the mixture and up to ½ cup for garnish
24 ounces vanilla almond bark candy coating

Instructions

Line a large (half-sheet 18x13 inches) rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
To an extra-large (6-quart) mixing bowl combine together the Corn CHEX cereal, Cheerios cereal, mini pretzels, peanuts, and 2 cups M&M’s candies. Set aside.
2 cups Corn CHEX cereal, 2 cups Cheerios cereal, 2 cups mini pretzel twists, 1 cup dry roasted salted peanuts, 2 to 2½ cups regular M&M’s candies
In a microwave safe bowl, melt the vanilla almond bark according to package directions, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring between each until smooth.
24 ounces vanilla almond bark candy coating
Pour the melted almond bark over the cereal mixture and gently fold to coat all the cereal mixture evenly with the melted almond bark. Work quickly as the almond bark does start to firm back up quickly.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread to an even layer. If desired, sprinkle up to ½ cup additional M&M’s candies evenly over the top of the mixture for added pops of color as a garnish.
Allow the snack mixture to set at room temperature for at least 1 hour or until the vanilla almond bark has fully hardened and set up.
Once hardened, break apart with your hands into bite-sized clusters. Transfer the clusters to a serving bowl or package in cellophane bags for gifting.

Notes

Storage:

Make Ahead: You can make this snack mix up to 2 weeks before serving.

Store: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Reheat: Not needed — just serve and enjoy.

Freeze: Not recommended, as moisture can soften the cereal and candy coating.

Tips:

Use a large bowl to help coat everything evenly.
Melt almond bark slowly and stir frequently to prevent clumping.
Work quickly once the coating is melted since it sets fast.
Let it cool completely before breaking apart for the best crunch.
Package in jars or cellophane bags for a perfect edible gift idea.

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