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Crunchy Patriotic Red White Blue Sweet Snack Mix Cups

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A quick and easy festive snack mix featuring crunchy rice cereal, sweet marshmallows, and colorful red, white, and blue berries, perfect for 4th of July celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups rice cereal (plain puffed rice or crispy rice cereal like Kellogg’s Rice Krispies)
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup red dried cranberries or freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1 cup blueberries, fresh or freeze-dried
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line a muffin tin with silicone or paper liners to hold the snack mix cups neatly and help them set properly. (5 minutes)
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth and combined. (3-4 minutes)
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine 6 cups of rice cereal, 1 cup of mini marshmallows, 1 cup of red dried cranberries or freeze-dried strawberries, 1 cup of freeze-dried blueberries, and ½ cup of white chocolate chips. Toss gently to distribute evenly. (2 minutes)
  4. Pour the melted butter and honey mixture over the dry mix. Use a spatula or wooden spoon to fold everything together gently, ensuring each piece is lightly coated. (2-3 minutes)
  5. Spoon the snack mix into the prepared liners, pressing lightly to form compact cups but not packing too tight. (5 minutes)
  6. Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the cups to firm up and maintain crunch. (30 minutes)
  7. Remove the cups carefully from the liners if desired, or serve them in the cups for easy grabbing. Best eaten the same day but can be stored for up to 2 days. (Immediate)

Notes

Use freeze-dried berries to maintain crunch and avoid sogginess. Press the mix gently into cups to keep the texture airy. Chill thoroughly to set the cups. For vegan adaptation, substitute butter with coconut oil and use dairy-free white chocolate chips or omit chocolate. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Avoid fresh berries to prevent sogginess.

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