This Thanksgiving snack mix is a delightful combination of some favorite fall treats. The two printables that I have included also tell your guests what is in the harvest blessing mix and the blessing that each ingredient stands for.
I think it’s so neat to have a treat for your guests that is both delicious and also has a meaning behind each ingredient.
There’s so many reasons to be thankful this fall, and this Thanksgiving snack mix is a reminder of the many blessings at this time of the year.
The mix is very easy to put together, and always a big hit at my parties. I always make a big batch so we don’t run out!
This thankful snack mix is designed specifically for the holiday. Each of the treats symbolize different reasons why Thanksgiving is the great holiday that it is.
It’s another one of my fun Thanksgiving appetizers to serve at a Thanksgiving party which spreads gratitude!
Are you looking for another way to show your gratitude this holiday season? I suggest learning more about the history and symbols of Thanksgiving, and also sharing your love with friends and family through sending Thanksgiving quotes that remind us all to be thankful for our many blessings.
For another fun Thanksgiving party idea, check out these candy corn turkey cupcakes. They are also a delight and fun to make.
I’ve also used the idea of Thanksgiving symbols in my pilgrim hat cookies and teepee dirt cups dessert. Be sure to check them out.
Let’s make the Thanksgiving snack mix
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This Thanksgiving party mix is so easy to put together. There is no baking or cooking at all. Everything is combined in a large bowl, mixed and then served.
What could be easier than that? Gather these items together:
- Bugels
- Candy corn
- Small twist pretzels
- Candy pumpkins
- Dried fruit
- Cashews, Almonds and pumpkin seeds
- A bag of Hershey kisses. I used the kisses with almonds, since I used almonds in my mix.
The wonderful thing about this harvest blessing mix is that each ingredient stands for something related to Thanksgiving.
Some are symbolic – like the twist pretzel to represent arms folded in prayer, or the Hershey Kisses symbolizing the love of family and friends.
Others are more factual, like the dried fruit, nuts and seeds that represent the harvest of past and future years.
My favorites ingredients are the little bugles that are shaped like a Thanksgiving Cornucopia – one of the symbols of many Thanksgiving table centerpieces!
One of the nice things about this cornucopia snack mix is that it is so easy to make. You can let the kids help, or they can do it all themselves.
Even the littlest youngsters can take part!
Harvest blessing mix printable
My recipe includes a printable to go along with the recipe as a reminder of the blessings of Thanksgiving.
This printable for my Thanksgiving blessing mix recipe can be used in many ways. You can print it out here or click on the image below.
One way to use the blessing printable is to frame it and put on a party table near a bowl of the snack mix. This adds a nice decorative touch that is fast and easy to put together.
Another way to use the Thanksgiving blessing snack mix printable is to print the graphic below. This printable will print four to a page, and you can add it to small bags of the snack mix with a colorful fall ribbon.
This would be the perfect idea for school parties or to send to your child’s classroom for a snack of the day!
I love the idea of giving children a bag of the snack mix with a blessing message attached. It is a great opportunity to talk through the meaning of Thanksgiving with your children, and show them the reasons why we celebrate the holiday now.
Tasting the Thanksgiving mix
This wonderful harvest blessing mix is a great combination of sweet, tart and salty. There are lots of different textures and tastes to suit any of your guests.
Can you think of other things to put into a Thanksgiving snack mix that would symbolize the holiday well? Tell us about it in your comments below.
The recipe makes 29 – 1/2 cup servings at 162 calories each.
Pin this Thanksgiving blessing mix recipe for later
Would you like a reminder of this Thanksgiving Trail mix and Harvest Blessing? Just pin this image to one of your Thanksgiving boards on Pinterest so that you can easily find it later.
Admin note: This Thanksgiving trail mix first appeared on the blog in October of 2017. I have updated the post to add new images, a printable project card and a video for you to enjoy.
Thanksgiving Trail Mix Recipe - Snacking with a Harvest Blessing Mix
This Thanksgiving Trail Mix is full of the taste of fall. Print out the Harvest blessing from my free printable to display to remind people of the meaning behind each ingredient.
Ingredients
- 5 cups of Bugels
- 1 cup of candy corn
- 4 cups of small twist pretzels
- 1 cup of candy pumpkins
- 1/2 cup of cashews
- 1 cup of dried fruit
- 1/2 cup of almonds
- 1 bag of Hershey kisses
- 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds
Instructions
- Combine everything in a large bowl and stir to combine well.
- Serve in a big bowl, or print out the small printables and add them to small bags of the snack mix.
- Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Print out the harvest blessing on glossy photo paper and frame it to display near the food so that guest know what each food symbolizes.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1/2 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 162Total Fat: 4.9gSaturated Fat: 1.5gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 1.7mgSodium: 97mgCarbohydrates: 23.6gFiber: .8gSugar: 15.7gProtein: 2.5g