Get ready to whip up a batch of monster munch Halloween trail mix, the perfect spooky snack packed with crunchy, colorful, and fun ingredients that everyone will love! It’s sure to be a hit at any Halloween party or movie night.
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Halloween Monster Munch Trail Mix
Halloween is creeping up around the corner, and if you’re looking for a fun and easy snack, I’ve got a frightfully simple recipe for Halloween trail mix you’ll love!
Monster munch Halloween trail mix is great for any fun Halloween get-together!
This easy Halloween snack mix recipe makes about 5 cups of a wickedly tasty treat, but it can easily be doubled or tripled to feed a crowd.
Serve it at a Halloween party, or enjoy it during a movie night while watching your favorite movies.
You can also whip up a batch to share with neighbors and friends or pack the trail mix for Halloween in a cute bag for an easy treat.
And the best part is this easy Halloween trail mix only takes a few minutes to put together.
No matter when you serve it, this Halloween treat mix is sure to be a hit!
Table of Contents
- Halloween Monster Munch Trail Mix
- How to Make Halloween Trail Mix
- What Else Can I Include in My Halloween Mix Recipe?
- How to Store Your Leftover Halloween Trail Mix
- More Halloween Recipes from Midwest Life and Style
- Shop The Post
- Monster Munch Trail Mix: The Spookiest Halloween Snack Around!
Ingredients for Halloween Monster Munch Trail Mix
- 2 cups roasted, salted peanuts
- 2 cups mixed nuts or store-bought trail mix of your choice (I used Trader Joe’s almond, chocolate, and cashew trek mix)
- 1 cup sesame sticks
- 1 cup Ghoul’s Mix Halloween M&M’s
- 1 (4.23 oz) container candy eyeball sprinkles
Equipment Needed
How to Make Halloween Trail Mix
Step 1: Combine the Base Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the roasted peanuts, mixed nuts (or your favorite store-bought trail mix), and sesame sticks.
I love shopping at Trader Joe’s, so I used their almond, chocolate, and cashew trek mix for this recipe, but feel free to pick any mix you enjoy!
There are so many options out there…just go with what you love!
Once you’ve added all the nuts and sesame sticks to your mixing bowl, give everything a good stir to make sure it’s well mixed.
Step 2: Add the Halloween M&M’s
Now for the fun part…it’s time to add a pop of color and chocolatey goodness.
Toss in some Ghoul’s Mix Halloween M&M’s and gently stir them into the snack mix base.
Step 3: Finish with a Spooky Touch
To add a spooky touch to your mix, toss in the edible candy eyeball sprinkles.
Just make sure to give your trail mix a gentle stir so all the candy eyeballs don’t sink to the bottom of your mixing bowl.
It’s the perfect finishing touch that makes this Halloween mix a little eerie and a whole lot of fun!
Then dig in and enjoy!
What Else Can I Include in My Halloween Mix Recipe?
While this easy Halloween treat is delicious just as it is, feel free to get creative and mix things up to make it your own!
Here are a few other ingredients you can include in your Halloween trail mix recipe.
More Halloween Trail Mix Ideas:
- Pumpkin seeds: These seasonal seeds add the perfect touch of autumn.
- Candy corn: A classic Halloween candy, this sweet treat gives your trail mix a bit of childhood nostalgia.
- Mini pretzels: With their salty crunch, mini pretzels balance out the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Favorite Halloween candy: Feel free to include your favorites like mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, mini Hershey’s Kisses, or even chopped-up bits of your favorite candy bars.
- Dried fruit: Dried fruit like cranberries or raisins add a burst of natural sweetness.
How to Store Your Leftover Halloween Trail Mix
Simply store your leftover trail mix in an airtight container, and it will stay fresh for up to 3 weeks.
Just keep it in a cool, dry place like your pantry or kitchen counter, and you’ll have a spooky snack ready to go whenever the craving hits!
More Halloween Recipes from Midwest Life and Style
If you love this Halloween recipe, you might also enjoy some of my other easy recipes and spooky seasonal favorites.
Shop The Post
Want to recreate this look at home? I’ve linked all the finds I used in this post below! Please note, that sometimes things sell out quickly, so if something isn’t available anymore, I’ve linked a similar item that you might love just as much. Happy shopping!
Halloween Ceramic Cauldron⎟Skeleton Hand Serving Set⎟Trader Joe’s Almond, Chocolate, and Cashew Trek Mix ⎟Sesame Sticks ⎟Ghoul’s Mix Halloween M&M’s ⎟ Candy Eyeball Sprinkles ⎟Mixing Bowl ⎟Measuring Cups
Monster Munch Trail Mix: The Spookiest Halloween Snack Around!
And there you have it!
This recipe for Halloween snack mix only takes a few minutes to throw together and is great for Halloween parties, cozy movie nights, or even for sharing with friends and neighbors.
I really hope you enjoy it as much as my family does!
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Enjoy!
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Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese shredded (plus some extra to make the football laces)
- 3 fresh jalapenos deseeded and finely diced; divided
- ¼ cup green onion chopped (optional)
- 8-10 slices of cooked bacon crumbled; divided
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon season salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ cup pecans finely chopped
Instructions
- Cook your bacon until it is crispy. Once cooked, drain off any excess grease, let cool, then crumble and set aside.
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and shredded Monterey jack cheese.
- Stir in the chopped green onions, minced garlic, season salt, ground cumin, Worcestershire sauce, half of the diced jalapenos, and half of the cooked and crumbled bacon.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on your counter and dump out the cream cheese cheese ball mixture. Wrap the mixture and carefully formit inot th shape of a football. Chill and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the other half of the diced jalapenos, crumbled bacon, and chopped pecans.
- Pour the mixture on the bottom of a serving tray. Remove the plastic wrap from your football cheese ball and place it on top of the coating. Press the mixture onto your jalapeño popper cheese ball, completely coating the outside.
- Cut long, thin slices of Monterey Jack cheese and palce them on top of your cheese ball to resemble football laces.
- Serve with chips, crackers, crostini, pita bread, or fresh veggies.
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The perfect trailmix for Halloween. My grands would love it! Sharing this week! Happy weekend, friend! 🍂💚
Thank you, Kim. Happy weekend to you!
Jen, this snack with the candy eyes is too stinking cute! I am going to share it in my roundup on Sunday. Love it!
Thank you so much, Tammy. I appreciate it and I hope your readers love it as much as my family does!