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    Monster Trail Mix

    Published: Sep 21, 2020 by Susie Weinrich · This post may contain affiliate links. 8 Comments

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    If you love a homemade trail mix or snack mix then this recipe is for you. This is one of the best homemade trail mix recipes ever, in my opinion!

    This Monster Trail Mix is full of salty peanuts, and cashews, sweet M&M’s and peanut butter chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and raisins. It is the perfect combo of salty, sweet, crunchy, and soft.

    A white bowl of monster trail mix

    This is actually a copycat of the Archer Farms Monster Peanut Butter Mix you can find at Target. It is one of our very favorite trail mix recipes.

    But, at $4-$8 per bag I would rather make it at home. Especially when I already have most of the ingredients in my pantry. I usually have the raisins, peanuts, cashews, and chocolate chips. All I need to buy to put this together is a king size bag of M&M’s and a bag of peanut butter chips.

    4 white bowls of Monster Trail Mix

    Great Kids Snack

    My kids love this Monster Trail Mix. Of course, I have to make sure they are not only picking the M&M’s out and leaving the raisins behind!

    PIN THE MONSTER TRAIL MIX RECIPE HERE

    However, I don’t feel so bad about them eating the M&M’s and peanut butter chips when they are mixed with peanuts and cashews.

    A handful of Monster Trail Mix

    Balance, people, balance!

    This is also a great snack to make with your kids. I know my kids love to measure, pour, and stir, and that is all there is to this recipe.

    Edible Gift for the Holiday

    This is a great gift to give for any holiday. Simply mix in the current holiday M&M’s: pink and red for Valentines Day, Black Orange and Purple for Halloween, Red & Green for Christmas, Red, White, & Blue for 4th of July, etc…

    A white bowl of Monster Trail Mix

    Place the trail mix in a large mason jar and tie a little gift tag around the neck of the jar. A perfect and simple gift.

    How to Make Monster Trail Mix

    To make Monster Trail Mix all you have to do is stir together all the trail mix ingredients in a large bowl. Couldn’t be easier.

    • Peanuts
    • Cashews
    • M&M’s
    • raisins
    • peanut butter chips
    • chocolate chips
    Monster Trail Mix spilling out of a hand into white bowls

    If you can measure, you can make this snack.

    I hope you give this recipe for Monster Trail Mix a try in your kitchen.

    Love- Susie

    a white bowl full of trail mix that has M&M's in it

    Monster Trail Mix

    An easy homemade trail mix that makes a great snack and is the perfect balance of sweet and salty, and crunchy and soft.
    4.75 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Servings: 3 cups
    Author: Susie Weinrich

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup peanuts (unsalted or salted)
    • ½ cup cashews
    • ½ cup Chocolate M&M’s, 3.14 oz king size bag
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ½ cup peanut butter chips
    • ½ cup chocolate chips, semi-sweet or milk chocolate
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    Instructions

    • mix all the ingredients in a large bowl and store in an air tight container at room temp.
    Did you try this recipe? Connect with me & let me know how it turned out by commenting below!
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    If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.

    Originally Posted October 16, 2018 – Reposted September 21, 2020

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    Susie Weinrich is the recipe developer, food photographer, and content creator behind Mom's Dinner. She has over 20 years experience in the food industry. Currently, Susie shares all her recipes and food knowledge on Mom's Dinner. You will find her recipes are easy to follow and full of tips and tricks to make sure the recipe you are making turns out perfect!

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    1. Becky

      June 08, 2021 at 6:37 pm

      I made this and used butterscotch chips on accident, and it is irresistible in my house! I also have a family member with tree nut allergy so I used 1.5 cups of cocktail peanuts. Thanks!

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    2. Linda

      September 25, 2019 at 9:07 am

      Can I make it a week in advance? Have to make for a group of 120.

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      • Susie

        September 25, 2019 at 12:04 pm

        Yes, I would think so. Just keep it at room temp in a sealed container!

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      • Emma Hammond

        December 17, 2020 at 11:54 am

        4 stars
        absolutely! just keep it in a cool dry place with a proper container to insure freshness. I always add dried cranberries and almonds to mine!

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    3. Emily Bruno

      October 16, 2018 at 10:13 am

      5 stars
      Ooh, I’ve never thought to add peanut butter chips! Yum

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      • Susie

        October 16, 2018 at 2:15 pm

        That is one of my favorite parts… and the M&M’s 😉

        Reply
    4. Amy

      October 16, 2018 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      So much easier and healthier making your own!

      Reply
      • Susie

        October 16, 2018 at 2:14 pm

        It’s also a great activity to do with the kids. They love being in the kitchen

        Reply

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