I love planning sweet and simple birthday parties for my son. This year was his 4th Birthday and we decided on a “Critter Party” theme at the park with snacks and cupcakes. All of the kiddos loved this gluten-free party mix and it was nice that everyone was able to enjoy it- gluten-free or not. make this at your next party and it will certainly be sure to please!
the inspiration:
This was my take on a classic party mix with pretzels, crackers, chips and nuts. I decided to do a sweet and savory spin with my dry spice blend. it has a dry ranch seasoning type of vibe along with coconut sugar for the sweet addition. it’s mild for kiddos but indeed flavorful enough for everyone to enjoy.
gf party mix ingredients:
you can truly use what snack foods you love! this is what I used.
- gluten-free pretzels and pretzel sticks: this is the brand I used.
- grain-free cheddar crackers: this is the brand I used.
- grain-free puff snacks: this is the brand I used.
- rice chex
- dry-roasted peanuts
- spice blend: garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill, dried mustard and coconut sugar comprise the spice blend. Feel free to add smoked paprika or Chile powder if you want to add a bit of spice!
how to make:
this gluten-free party mix is so simple to make. begin by tossing together your snacks and dividing equally between two parchment-lined baking sheets. next, transfer mix evenly between both sheet pans followed by melted butter and a simple Sweet & Savory Spice Blend. Toss well and bake for a hour, tossing every 15 minutes. lastly, let cool and store in an airtight container.
entertaining ideas:
serve this gf party mix at various occasions or simply keep in the pantry for easy snack and lunchbox options.
- cocktail party: serve mix on the bar cart alongside a make-your-own cocktail station.
- poker night: serve mix with Himalayan salt popcorn and fancy beef jerky.
- family birthday party: serve mix in small bowls across the home- bar, living room and patio so everyone has access.
- baby shower: serve mix alongside tea sandwiches with my curried chicken salad and fruit salad.
Gluten-Free Party Mix
Ingredients
- one 5 oz bag of GF pretzels
- one 5 oz bag of GF pretzel sticks
- one 4 oz bag of grain free-puff snacks I used Siete Foods
- one 4.25 oz box of Grain-Free Cheddar Crackers I used Simple Mills
- one 12 oz box of Rice Chex
- 8 oz dry-roasted peanuts or cashews
- 8 oz pastured butter
Sweet & Savory Spice Blend:
- 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- ½ teaspoon dried ground mustard
- 2 Tablespoons coconut sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, stir together all of the snacks. Divide between the two sheet pans.
- Drizzle each pan with melted butter, split evenly per pan.
- Sprinkle with spice blend, split evenly per pan.
- Toss well with a spatula then bake for 1 hour, removing pans and tossing every 15 minutes.
- Let cool completely. Party Mix can be made 1-2 days in advance and stored at room temperature in an airtight container. Enjoy!
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