Description
A simple and customizable snack jar kit that makes for a thoughtful edible gift for Father’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large jar or airtight container
- 1 bag of mixed nuts (or your dad’s favorite)
- 1 bag of pretzels
- 1 cup of crunchy cereal (e.g., corn squares or rice squares)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons seasoning blend (e.g., garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder)
- Big pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (about 150°C).
- In a large bowl, toss together the mixed nuts, pretzels, and cereal with the melted butter or olive oil.
- Sprinkle the seasoning blend over the mixture and toss again to coat evenly.
- Spread the mixture on a sheet pan and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through.
- Let it cool completely before packing it into the jar to maintain crunchiness.
Notes
Tie a note on the jar that says ‘Snack breaks approved’ for a personal touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Gift
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg