This Halloween Snack Mix recipe is perfect for giving in treat bags, taking to work, sharing with your neighbors, or for Halloween parties. It’s ideal for treating someone!
The leaves are changing, the air is getting cooler, and that can only mean one thing: Halloween is just around the corner! This year, why not celebrate with a special Halloween snack for fall?
This recipe is easy to make, and everyone will love it. Be sure to have enough on hand because this stuff goes fast!
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Why is it Called Halloween Snack Mix?
Halloween snack mix is also sometimes called Halloween trail mix. The term “trail mix” comes from the fact that it was originally created as food to take on hikes.
It’s easy to see why – it’s portable, doesn’t need to be refrigerated, and is packed with energy-boosting ingredients. It’s the ideal snack mix to keep on hand.
Today, it is enjoyed by people of all ages and for various occasions. Halloween just happens to be one of them!
Why We Love This Recipe
This Halloween party snack is the perfect gift for all your fall events. It’s a great way to celebrate the season and show your friends and family how much you care.
This M&M sweet and salty snack mix recipe is also perfect for Halloween treat bags. I like sharing the treat bags with my grandkids and the neighborhood little ghosts and goblins.
The highlight of Halloween is seeing all the darling trick-or-treaters that come to our door on Halloween night.
🎯 TFN Pro Tip
This recipe for Halloween snack mix with popcorn uses peanut M&Ms (which you can easily change for no nuts) for the perfect blend of sweet and salty. And, it’s so easy to make. Just stir together some Halloween-themed candy with pretzels, popcorn, and nuts. That is all there is to it!
If you want to get a little more creative, add other ingredients like dried fruit, cereal, or even chocolate chips.
Or even make other recipes like popcorn mix, candy corn trail mix or snack mix, and Golden graham snack mix (see variations). Just make sure to use Halloween candy that you know everyone will love.
You can also check out our other Halloween treat ideas, like hand pie crust recipe, Halloween pizza recipes, and pumpkin bread bowls for your fall parties and events.
Also, see our cereal pop treats (made with Rice Krispies or Corn Pops cereals), Chex mix recipe for Christmas, and Chex mix Christmas! They are another fun treat for giving out to friends and family – kids love them!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- Candy corn – look for Brach’s Harvest corn or Autumn corn varieties
- Peanut M and Ms (M&Ms) – look for M&M Ghoul Mix or Mad Scientist Mix
- Crunch ‘n Munch buttery toffee
- Teddy Grahams Chocolate
- Pretzel grids or Cinnamon Life Cereal
Optional Ingredients
- Mini candy pumpkins
- Spooky candy eyes
- Halloween trinkets – black spider rings or vampire fangs
Recipe Variations
- Halloween popcorn mix – for a less sweetened version of this snack, use plain popcorn in place of the Crunch ‘n Munch for a tasty popcorn mix.
- Candy corn snack mix – make this a “corny” one with extra candy corn! Add in extra Brach’s Autumn and Harvest candy mixes for a true candy corn snack or candy corn trail mix. Or add some caramel corn!
- Golden graham snack mix – swap out the Teddy Grahams Chocolate with Golden graham.
- Halloween Chex Mix recipe – Add in some Chex Muddy Buddies or rice Chex cereal.
- Put some dried cranberries or raisins for a Halloween trail mix with dried fruit.
- Add some candy corn pumpkins, spooky candy eyeballs, or Halloween trinkets.
- You can swap out the salty pretzels for Cinnamon Life Cereal.
- Also, try using different chocolate candies, like Hershey’s Kisses or Reese’s Pieces for some peanut butter flavor, or even some raspberry and white chocolate chips cookies.
Equipment for making Halloween Snack Mixes
- Large mixing bowl
- Storage container or gallon Ziplock bag
How to make this Halloween Snack Mix
Making this nut-free trail mix is very easy. You just need to stir all the ingredients together in a large bowl, then serve!
Recipe FAQs
The most popular treats given are candy and chocolate. However, some people also give out toys, stickers, and other small items. This trail mix recipe is a good option to put in treat bags and give out to neighbors, teachers, family members, or anyone you’d like to “treat.”
You can make this nut-free trail mix recipe up to two weeks in advance. Just follow the storage instructions above.
Add other ingredients like dried fruit, cereal, or chocolate chips. Also, you may check out the recipe variations above for some options. Add in your favorite treats!
Store the snack mixes in a storage airtight container or gallon Ziplock bag. This will help them stay fresh for up to two weeks.
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Halloween Snack Mix
Equipment
- large mixing bowl
- large storage container or gallon Ziplock bag
Ingredients
- 16.2 ounce bag Candy corn (look for Brach's Harvest corn or Autumn corn varieties)
- 12 ounce bag Peanut M and Ms (M&Ms) (look for M&M Ghoul Mix or Mad Scientist Mix)
- 2 10 ounce boxes Crunch 'n Munch buttery toffee (any variety works)
- 2 10 ounce boxes Teddy Grahams Chocolate (I used a mix of regular and chocolate)
- 2 cups Pretzel grids or Cinnamon Life Cereal
Optional
- Mini candy pumpkins
- Spooky candy eyes
- Halloween trinkets like black spider rings or vampire fangs
Instructions
- Mix everything together in a large bowl.
- Store in an air tight container at room temperature. This will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Vicky says
I love how easy and quick it is to whip up this Halloween snack mix. We will be making it again in the future for a spooky movie night! Nothing beats the combo of sweet and salty. This is the perfect addition to Halloween celebrations.
Bec - TFN Team Member says
We’re so happy to know that you enjoyed the snack mix, Vicky!
Beth says
I love how simple this recipe is to make! It makes a Halloween party so much easier.
Tara says
Such a fun and festive snack mix! Definitely perfect for the season and I love how easily it all comes together.
Kate says
Love this easy snack mix. So perfect for our Halloween party!
Sisley says
I loved this so much! I will be enjoying it all the way to Halloween and probably beyond.