December 15, 2020
Cajun-Style Snack Mix
This irresistible snack mix is the perfect salty and savory treat that is so easy to make and always a favorite at any Holiday get together! This cajun-inpired mix is loaded with crispy, crunchy goodness and just the right amount of heat! It’s the perfect homemade treat for gift giving, cozy movie nights and intimate get-togethers.
the best homemade snack mix
Homemade snack mix is one of my favorite things to make during this time of the year. I love making a huge batch to snack on while watching my favorite Holiday movies and lounging by the fireplace – it’s the perfect accompaniment to a glass of wine or your favorite brew, too! During Christmas, I always triple the recipe to package into cute mason jars wrapped with twine for a fun, homemade gift! Trust me when I say your friends and family will request it every year … it’s so good!
Grab a drink and let’s make the best Cajun-Style Snack Mix!
what’s in cajun-style snack mix?
The best thing about snack mix is that you can customize it to your liking because the flavor is really all in the Cajun-Style spice mix. I like to add a variation for different textures from crackers to nuts! Here’s what I find works best:
- Bugles
- Vegan-friendly Chex-Style Cereal: Please see my notes in the recipe regarding this
- Pretzels
- Variety of Nuts
- Rye Chips: Yep, the Gardetto brand! They’re accidentally vegan! Although the chips contain Worcestershire sauce, it is free from anchovies!
- Oyster Crackers
how to make cajun-style snack mix
This snack mix comes together in just 5 easy steps! Here’s what you’ll need to do:
- Make your Cajun seasoning
- Combine melted vegan butter and seasoning
- Toss snack mix until well combined
- Lay snack mix on a lined baking tray
- Bake snack mix to golden, crispy perfection!
So easy and so delicious!
are you snackin’ this holiday season?
I hope you love this Cajun-style snack mix as much as I do! If you make a big batch for yourself or for gifts for loved ones, I wanna see your mix! Snap a photo or get a video of you snacking’ away and share ’em to Instagram! Don’t forget to tag me at @eat_figs_not_pigs and #EatFigsNotPigs. I love seeing all your recreations of my recipes! Til next time, friends!
XOXO!
Cajun-Style Snack Mix
Ingredients
Cajun-Style Seasoning Mix:
- 1 cup melted vegan butter
- 1/3 cup soy milk powder mix see notes*
- 3 TBS nutritional yeast
- 2 TBS garlic powder
- 1 TBS smoked paprika
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp mustard powder
- 2 tsp dried dill
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Snack Mix:
- 3 cups Bugles
- 3 cups vegan-friendly Chex-style cereal see notes*
- 2 cups Garlic Rye chips
- 2 cups pretzels I used mini pretzels
- 1 cup assorted mixed nuts
- 1 cup oyster crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325° F.
- Place the melted butter and seasonings in a large bowl and whisk until combined.
- Gently add the snack mix to the bowl, tossing to combine to seasonings and snack mix, about 3 minutes. Spread the mix evenly onto a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30 minutes, gently tossing halfway through.
- Serve immediately.
- Store the snack mix in a sealed mason jar up to 7 days.
- ENJOY!
Notes
