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Classic Nuts & Bolts

This highly addictive Classic Nuts & Bolts recipe is great to add to the holiday appetizer board or packaged in a tin for a homemade gift. Use vegan butter to make this vegan and use pre-made seasoning salt to replace the salt and spices (adjust to taste). Add a drizzle of maple syrup with the butter for a slightly sweeter mix.

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword Snack, tamari
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Author Fraiche

Ingredients

Seasoning Salt

  • 1 teaspoon salt or more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Snack Mix

  • 10 cups mixed cereal Crispix, Shreddies, O's
  • 1 cup unsalted peanuts
  • 1 cup raw almonds
  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 3/4 cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons maple syrup (optional)

Instructions

Seasoning Salt

  1. Make the seasoning salt by combining the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and pepper together in a small bowl.

Snack Mix

  1. Preheat the oven to 325F and prepare two baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.

  2. Combine the cereal, nuts and pretzels in a large bowl. Mix together the melted butter with the Worcestershire sauce and soy sauce and sriracha, and maple syrup if using, and drizzle on the mixture. Sprinkle the seasoning salt on top and toss to combine.

  3. Divide the mixture between the prepared baking sheets, spread evenly and bake for 12-15 minutes (until just light golden brown), tossing half way through. Cool before storing in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1 month.