Elf Snack Trail Mix Board (Printable version)

Colorful sweet and savory mix combining candies, nuts, and dried fruits for festive snacking.

# What You'll Need:

→ Sweet Treats

01 - 1 cup red and green chocolate candies (e.g., M&Ms)
02 - 1 cup mini marshmallows
03 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
04 - 1 cup yogurt-covered pretzels

→ Savory Snacks

05 - 1 cup salted mini pretzels
06 - 1 cup roasted salted peanuts or mixed nuts
07 - 1 cup cheese crackers (e.g., Goldfish or Cheez-Its)
08 - 1 cup plain or lightly salted popcorn

→ Dried Fruits

09 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
10 - 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
11 - 1/2 cup golden raisins

→ Optional Festive Additions

12 - 1/2 cup holiday-themed gummies
13 - 1/2 cup chocolate-covered pretzel bites

# Directions:

01 - Arrange all ingredients in small piles or bowls on a large serving board or platter, alternating colors and textures to enhance visual appeal.
02 - Encourage guests to mix and match different ingredients to form their preferred festive trail mix blends.
03 - Offer the assembled board immediately for snacking during gatherings or events.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and simple to prepare with no cooking required.
  • Festive mix of colors and textures to brighten any holiday spread.
  • Customizable ingredients to suit dietary preferences and tastes.
  • Perfect for sharing at parties, family gatherings, or movie nights.
02 -
  • Use a large wooden board or platter to display ingredients attractively and to serve multiple guests.
  • Small bowls can help separate sticky or smaller ingredients for ease of serving.
  • Measure ingredients with measuring cups for balanced portions and easy scaling.
  • Check labels of all snacks to accommodate any allergy concerns among guests.
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