Snack Mix with Pretzels and Nuts

Snack Mix with Pretzels and Nuts recipe videos

Snack Mix with Pretzels and Nuts is a popular, crunchy trail mix-style snack combining salty pretzels with a variety of nuts and sometimes other additions like seeds or dried fruit. It's a common homemade or store-bought party snack and hiking food, with roots in American casual snacking culture.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This mix is typically high in healthy fats and protein from the nuts, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the pretzels. A standard 1/4 cup serving provides a good source of magnesium and vitamin E, and generally ranges from 150 to 200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	680 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	72 g
Fat	36 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	1150 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Magnesium	110 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Vitamin E	4.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.4 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg

Per 1 cup (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The combination of pretzels and nuts creates a satisfying balance of textures and flavors, making it a classic example of the 'sweet and salty' snack trend. Nutritionally, the nuts provide sustained energy and heart-healthy fats, which can help balance the quicker energy from the pretzel carbohydrates.