Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix
Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix brings a punchy Buffalo kick balanced by buttery ranch and a hint of garlic, all wrapped around a toasty, crunchy blend of cereals, pretzels, fish crackers, and peanuts. Each bite is tangy, salty, and satisfying with a lingering heat. Perfect for game days, tailgates, or any snackable gathering where bold flavor and crunch are a must.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves9
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 18 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Food
- 3 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 30
- Metabolic
- 45
- Digestive
- 11
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper for easier cleanup, then set them aside.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together Rice Chex™, Honey Nut Chex™, pretzels, Cheddar crackers, and peanuts.
- 3
In a bowl, stir together butter, Buffalo sauce, ranch mix, and garlic powder. Pour over the snack mix and stir until everything is evenly coated. Spread the mixture in a single layer on the prepared baking sheets.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until crisp and golden, about 1 hour, stirring halfway through. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt flakes, and let cool completely before serving.
- Calories 872.3 kcal High 44%
- Protein 19.79 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 135.22 g 49%
- Total Fat 31.24 g High 40%
- Saturated Fat 8.9 g High 45%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 25.62 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 1578.09 mg High 69%
- Dietary Fiber 6.46 g Good Source 23%
- Total Sugars 14.25 g --
- Added Sugars 12.62 g High 25%
- Calcium 56.13 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 27.16 mg Good Source 151%
- Potassium 249.18 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 765.34 mcg Good Source 85%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix is made with 10 ingredients and serves 9. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Cheddar Crackers, Crispy Rice Cereal, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 872.3 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Cheddar Crackers, Crispy Rice Cereal, Garlic Powder, Honey Cereal. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 872.3 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix healthy?
- Buffalo Pretzel Snack Mix has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 872.3 calories and 19.79 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1578.09 mg (69% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.9 g (45% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 12.62 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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