My Savoury Snack Mix is salty, crunchy and so perfect for balanced snacking. It's high fiber, low in sugar, and so easy to make!
Are you a salty or sweet snacker? While a love a sweet protein ball or muffin, I do love a hit of salt at 3pm or while watching a movie. This savory snack mix is my fave because it has a little bit of everything, making it SO satisfying.
I honestly just put all my favorite crunchy snacks in this mix like Chex cereal, pretzels, seeds and nuts and bake it in some olive oil, honey and spices. This snack mix is kind of like savory granola that you'll want to eat by the handful. I love making a giant batch to keep on hand throughout the week- it's perfect for bringing to the cottage, on a road trip, or even keeping on the counter for easy snacking.
Why This Recipe Is Dietitian Approved
- Great for meal prep. This snack mix recipe is easily scalable, so you can make a big portion for the week.
- Higher fiber and lower sugar. Unlike most snack mixes which tend to be higher in sugar, this homemade snack mix combines high fiber ingredients like cereals, nuts and seeds.
- Super easy to make and customize. This is a no fus recipe that you can make exactly the way you like.
Ingredients
Chex cereal. Wheat based Chex is my choice because it's higher in fiber than rice Chex. If you're Canadian like me, use Shreddies!
Pumpkin seeds. Just ¼ cup contains about 4 g of both protein and fiber, making it a great nutrient-dense addition. I use raw, unsalted pumpkin seeds.
Pretzels. My personal favourite part of any snack mix! I recommend using either pretzel sticks or mini pretzels so they mix well.
Roasted white beans or chickpeas. For a crunch that also helps boost the fiber and protein in this snack mix. You can purchase them pre-roasted or follow the directions below.
Nuts. A combination of raw cashews and almonds add fiber, healthy fats and even a little protein
Olive oil. This is the healthy oil of choice for this snack mix, however any neutral tasting oil will work great.
Honey. For a little sweetness to pair with the savoury flavors of the spices
Spices. Dried rosemary, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, nutritional yeast, paprika, salt and pepper are our key flavor makers in this recipe.
The complete ingredient list with measurements can be found in the recipe card below.
Instructions
- If your beans aren't pre-roasted, roast your beans. Preheat the oven to 400F. Ensure the beans are completely dry. To a large sheet pan add the beans, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Bake for 30 minutes, shaking the tray half way through. Allow to cool
- To make the snack mix, reduce the temperature of the oven to 250F. To a large sheet pan add cereal, pumpkin seeds, nuts and pretzels.
- In a glass bowl or liquid measuring cup whisk together olive oil, honey, and spices.
- Drizzle the olive oil blend over the snack mix and toss to combine.
- Once fully coated, bake for about 60 minutes until crispy.
- Allow to cool before enjoying!
Substitutions and Variations
To make gluten-free: use gluten-free pretzels and rice Chex cereal.
To make dairy-free: this recipe is naturally dairy-free and vegan.
To make nut-free: swap out the nuts for cheerios, additional pumpkin seeds or even sunflower seeds.
What’s great about this recipe is it is SO easy to customize using whatever bits and pieces you have in hand. Here are some other add-ins:
- Dried cranberries
- Dried coconut
- Cheerios
- Nuts/seeds
- Dried edamame
- Popcorn
Equipment
Storage
This snack mix can be stored in an airtight ziploc bag or container in the cupboard for up to 2 weeks.
Top Tips for Success
I always encourage you to adjust the seasonings according to your personal preference. If you like a cheesier mix add more nutritional yeast; if you like a sweeter mix add more honey; if you like a spicier mix add more paprika and even a touch of chili powder.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast (meaning it isn’t used for leavening) that's commonly used in vegetarian and vegan recipes. Apart from offering a cheesy flavour it also is a great source of vitamin b12, protein and fiber.
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See you in the kitchen!
PS. I love seeing my recipes in action! If you decide to make this savory snack mix, don't forget to snap a photo and tag me on Instagram- @nourishedbynic or leave a comment and rating below letting me know how you liked it!
📖 Recipe
Savoury Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted chickpeas or white beans see below
- 3 cups shreddies or wheat chex
- ¼ cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup cashews or almonds or a mix of both
- 1 cup pretzel sticks or mini pretzels
- ¼ cup olive oil or neutral cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt if needed
For the roasteed beans:
- 1 x 540 ml can white beans or chickpeas rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- If your beans aren't pre-roasted, roast your beans. Preheat the oven to 400F. Ensure the beans are completely dry. To a large sheet pan add the beans, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to combine. Bake for 30 minutes, shaking the tray half way through. Allow to cool
- To make the snack mix: reduce the temperature of the oven to 250F. To a large sheet pan add shreddies, pumpkin seeds, nuts and pretzels.
- In a glass bowl or liquid measuring cup whisk together olive oil, honey, and spices.
- Drizzle the olive oil blend over the snack mix and toss to combine.
- Once fully coated, bake for about 60 minutes until crispy.
- Allow to cool before enjoying!
Nicole Addison says
The ultimate summer snack!! This one is PERFECT for road trips, beach days or WFH sessions! I hope you enjoy!