Thanksgiving blessing mix + free printable – A sweet and salty snack mix that is perfect for gift giving or holiday snacking.
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Easy Holiday Snack Mix
Happy November friends! Today I’m sharing this easy Thanksgiving snack mix. It’s very similar to a candy corn trail mix, but has a nice poem to go along with it to remember some of the reasons why we celebrate Thanksgiving. We love keeping a big jar out for guests to snack on with this delicious Thanksgiving punch, or passing out to neighbors and friends.
I first saw this idea a few years ago when my friend dropped by little bags of this mix right before Thanksgiving. My kids loved it, so of course we had to make some more to snack on. I don’t know about you, but the sweet and salty combo is one of my favorites!
This recipe is so simple to make (even your kids can put it together). In fact, it would be a great job for little ones, while you’re in the kitchen baking. All you need to make it is pretzels, bugles, craisins, candy corn, peanuts and M&M’s.
Thanksgiving Blessing Poem
- Bugles – shaped like the cornucopia, the horn of plenty.
- Pretzels – arms crossed and folded in thanks and prayer.
- Nuts – the promise of a future harvest if seeds are planted and tended with care.
- M&M’s – memories of those who came before us to guide a blessed future.
- Candy corn – the sacrifices of the first winter.
- Dried fruit – the bountiful fruits of the earth, gathered at harvest time.
Variation
My sister makes this recipe with a caramel coating which is also a yummy twist! She adds in 2 cups of Chex as well to make a Thanksgiving Chex Mix. See the recipe notes below if you want to try that version.
Thanksgiving Blessing Mix Printable
Download the free printable below. Then save the file to your computer and print on card stock with a colored printer. Send file to a copy store if desired. Then cut out and put onto a jar or tie onto a bag.
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Thanksgiving blessing mix
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Ingredients
- 2 cups bugles
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 1 cup salted peanuts or cashews or sunflower seeds
- 1 cup M&M’s
- 1 cup candy corn
- 1 cup craisins or raisins
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the bugles, pretzels, peanuts, m&m's, candy corn and craisins.
- Store in a covered container for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Combine bugles, pretzels, chex and peanuts in a bowl.
- Melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a microwave safe bowl. Stir in 1 Tablespoon vanilla. Pour over the chex mix.
- Place on a baking sheet and bake at 275°F for 15-20 minutes. Once slightly cooled, mix in candy corn, m&m’s and craisins.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Hope you enjoy this Thanksgiving blessing mix!
Categorized as: American, Appetizers, Kid-Friendly, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Can’t wait to try it!!
Have not made this. Want to make it this year for family and friends.
Loved making this to share with family and special friends who are such blessings in our lives.
I’m so glad you love the recipe, Melanie! I hope your family and friends enjoy :)
I made this last Thanksgiving to take on vacation and had to make another batch before the week was out. A big success. Plan to make again this year.
This makes me so happy to hear! Thanks for your comment, Theresa!
Love this
I found a second version of this and it had a little more to a couple of the treats purpose.
But what was a nice addition was a Hersey Kiss candy added to remind us of the love within
our family. You may want to check it out – it’s on Pinterest!
Hi Lindsey! I’m sorry the printable didn’t work for you. I’m assuming it is too late now that Thanksgiving is over, but if you would still like the printable please email me at community@iheartnaptime.net and I can try and send it to you. :)
I cannot print the blessing mix labels because the picture has taken over the printing part
Hi Danielle! I just edited the post so you can now subscribe to get the printable. Thanks for letting me know! :)
Hi! This looks great! Do you by any chance have this printable in a version that doesn’t include nuts?
I’m sorry Amber, I don’t.
Hi Jenny! Did you subscribe? This printable is for subscribers. Let me know if you are still having trouble getting it once you subscribe and I can try and send it to you. You can email me at community@iheartnaptime.net Thanks!
I absolutely Love this, its super easy yet very thoughtful!! Definitely adding to my Thanksgiving traditions!!
So glad you enjoyed it :)
Jamielyn, Reference the carmel coating recipe: You say to put the butter & brown sugar in Microwavable bowl (do you melt this in the microwave, then add the vanilla and then pour over the dry ingredients and bake? OR do you just mix everything and stir into dry ingredients and then bake?
thanks for all your special recipes and hints
Thanksgiving Blessings to you and your family
Yes, I would recommend melting the butter and brown sugar and then adding the vanilla. Then mix with the dry ingredients and bake. :)
Thanks for a wonderful idea to share with loved ones.
You are very welcome! :)
hi! I’m planning on making this for my kids’ 0-3 play group in November and there will be around 30(ish) kids there. How much larger would you recommend making this?
It really depends on how much you are planning on giving to the kids, but I would probably triple it if it is the only snack! :)
Made these to give to the missionaries in our ward! Such a great idea. I couldn’t find any candy corn -ugh!!! But I’m making it anyway!! I just love the fall look of it, plus even without the candy corn I love the message
. Thank you!!
The Blessing Mix will definitely make cute little gifts
I love, love this idea! I was looking for something meaningful to give neighbors & friends for Thanksgiving and this is perfect! I will definitely be making this this year! Thank you for sharing!! :)
I’m glad you like it! It has come in handy this month for little gifts! :)
This is adorable. thanks so much!!
What a cute idea! I have never seen a Thanksgiving mix before! It looks and sounds delicious! Pinning and sharing on Facebook!
Thanks Melissa! I feel like Thanksgiving often gets forgotten so this is an easy way to spread the Thanksgiving spirit! :)