What’s the most important thing to remember on a long road trip? The snacks, of course! This Road Trip Snack Mix is filled with all of the favorites; Goldfish crackers, oyster crackers, pretzels, Cheez-Its and Bugles, seasoned in a zesty spice mix. It’s hard to put down, so it’s a good thing this recipe makes a lot!
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This snack mix isn’t just for road trips! This seasoned mix is great for parties and holidays, or really any occasion. It’s so simple to put together; just mix the ingredients and pop into the oven to lock in the seasonings.
You can make this snack mix a couple days ahead of when you need it. It is a crowd pleaser! This recipe make A LOT, at least 10 cups, which helps it not to disappear….too fast. 😉
This zesty snack mix is loaded with all the family favorites! Of course, there has to be goldfish crackers (if you have kids anyway lol), oyster crackers (a personal favorite), a flavor combo of parmesan and cheddar Cheez-It’s, salty pretzels (my husband’s favorite) and Bugles. Everyone loves those crispy corn horns!
Of course you can swap the snacks with other varieties your family like or leave things out. Customize it to your taste.
It makes a great homemade holiday gift, too! Perfect for your neighbors, co-workers, teacher gifts, or to bring to a party.
Love snack mixes? Try this savory Homemade Cheez-It Snack Mix or Oven Baked Seasoned Pretzels. Both winners!
This snack mix is easy to make, it’s ready in 30 minutes, and can be made a couple days ahead. We recently took a huge bowl on our 8 hour car ride to a family vacation in the Smoky Mountains where we rented a cabin with 14 of us total. It was a blast! Yes, we had black bears! We saw a bear family every day and they made regular appearances on the porch.
This snack mix was a hit! I make it for every road trip because it’s so delicious.
What you’ll need
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- Large sheet pan– I’m using a 22″x16″ size. You can also use 2-3 smaller sheet pans.
- A LARGE mixing bowl– the largest you have! This makes a lot of snack mix. You can split it between 2 or 3 containers if you need to.
- Cheez-Its– I’m using the duo box of the cheddar and parmesan flavor but use any flavor you like. The jalapeño would be great.
- Bugles Corn Chips
- Oyster crackers– Can also use mini saltine crackers
- Mini twisted pretzels
- Goldfish– I add these because my kids love goldfish, but they can be left out.
- For the seasoning: Olive oil, 1 ounce packet of ranch seasoning, dill, mustard powder and garlic powder.
How to make it
Preheat oven to 275°F
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, ranch and all the seasonings.
In a large mixing bowl combine the goldfish, Cheez-it’s, Bugles, pretzels and oyster crackers.
Pour the olive oil mixture over the snacks, mix well until combined.
Pour the coated snack mix onto a 16″x22″ rimmed sheet pan or 2 smaller sheet pans, in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven. Let cool completely on the pan and store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Tips and Tricks
- Substitute melted, unsalted butter for the olive oil
- Swap any of the snacks out for something different or add your favorites in, such as cereal, nuts, popcorn, rye chips, sesame sticks, flavored crackers, etc.
- Make sure the snack mix is cooled completely before storing. This will keep fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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Road Trip Snack Mix
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil or melted unsalted butter
- 1 ounce packet ranch dry seasoning mix
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1 tsp dill
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 3 cups Goldfish Crackers
- 16 Oz box of Cheez-Its Duo Cheddar and Parmesan flavor
- 14.5 Oz bag Bugles Corn Chips
- 3 cups Mini twisted pretzels or pretzel sticks
- 16 oz bag oyster crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F
- Line a large 15"x22" rimmed sheet pan or 2 smaller 11"x17" sheet pans with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together olive oil, ranch and all the seasonings.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the goldfish, Cheez-it’s, Bugles, pretzels and oyster crackers.
- Pour the olive oil mixture over the snacks, mix well until combined.
- Pour the coated snack mix onto the large parchment lined rimmed sheet pan or 2 smaller sheet pans, in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven. Let cool completely on the pan and store in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
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Notes
- Substitute melted, unsalted butter for the olive oil
- Swap any of the snacks out for something different or add your favorites in, such as cereal, nuts, popcorn, rye chips, sesame sticks, flavored crackers, etc.
- Make sure the snack mix is cooled completely before storing. This will keep fresh in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
It was super! Loved that it only had to bake 15 minutes.
So happy you loved it!