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Thanksgiving blessing mix featuring candy corn and bugles coated in a golden harvest warm glaze in a bowl.

Easy Thanksgiving Blessing Mix

Linda Ekin
A festive and nostalgic sweet and salty snack mix featuring Bugles, pretzels, and cereal, perfect as a gratitude activity for family gatherings or holiday classroom parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 165 kcal

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wide spatula
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

  • Bugles
  • Pretzels
  • Rice Cereal Squares
  • Candy Corn
  • M&Ms;
  • Teddy Grahams

Instructions
 

Set up your story bowl

  • Grab the largest mixing bowl you own and set it in the center of the counter. Share the goal with your family or group: each person adds one ingredient and shares its meaning so the bowl fills with gratitude.

Add ingredients with intention

  • Pour in the Bugles and talk about the Cornucopia, the horn of plenty, and what abundance looks like in your home.
  • Add the pretzels next and mention folded arms in prayer, allowing for a sweet moment of quiet reflection.
  • Scatter in the rice cereal squares, then shake the bowl gently so they settle without cracking to keep the mix looking crisp.
  • Finish by adding the Candy Corn, M&Ms, and Teddy Grahams, letting the festive colors tumble over the top like confetti.

Mix and enjoy

  • Use a wide spatula and fold from the bottom up, working slowly and gently until every scoop has a little of everything. Serve right away or package in airtight containers.

Notes

Pro Tip: Sift the cereal through a colander before mixing to remove any fine dust. This keeps the colors of the candies bright and prevents the mix from looking dull.
Storage Tip: Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 14 days. Avoid paper bags as they can lead to staleness and absorb humidity.
Safety Tip: If preparing for a school event, always scan packaging for processed in a facility warnings to ensure the mix remains safe for those with nut allergies.
Gourmet Twist: For a deeper flavor, coat the savory base ingredients in a mixture of melted butter, honey, and cinnamon, then toast at 250 degrees for 15 minutes before cooling completely and adding the candies.
Nutrition information is estimated based on common ingredients and serving sizes and may vary.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bugles puffed corn, Candy corn, Chex cereal, Classroom snack, Cornucopia, Gratitude activity, Mayflower, Native Americans, Pilgrims, Pretzel twists, Printable gift tags, Sweet and salty, thanksgiving blessing mix, Trail Mix
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