buffalo ranch protein snack mix
chex mix - aka the party snack that hits all the flavor notes & EVERYONE loves. my version? let's remove the gluten + sugar, boost it with protein + fiber & make INCREDIBLE flavor combinations. every variation is able to be customized to your preference (peep the notes to see the template I follow!)
this buffalo ranch protein snack mix brings bold flavor, serious crunch, & a little heat in every handful. 🦬🔥 perfect for tailgates, game days, road trips, or anytime you want a savory snack that actually keeps you satisfied.
bring it to a watch party & don’t expect leftovers. 🥨🏈
PREP TIME
15 minutes
COOK TIME
1 hour and 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
22
Serves: 48
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- Sweet Potato Chips - Jackson's
- Plantain Chips
- Grain-Free Pretzel Twists, Sea Salt - Fit Joy
- Spicy Dill Pickle Kettle Cooked Potato Chips - Siete Foods
- Honey Graham Protein Cereal - Catalina Crunch
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Cashews, Raw
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Pumpkin Seeds
wet ingredients
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Butter, Unsalted
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Dairy-Free Buffalo Sauce - Primal Kitchen
- 1/4-1/2 cup1/4-1/2 cup1/4-1/2 cup Golden Monkfruit Sweetener (with Allulose) - Lakanto
- 1 oz1 oz1 oz Organic Garden Ranch Seasoning Mix - Primal Palate, 1 packet
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Jalapeño Smoked Salt - Texas Salt Co., or any spicy smoked salt
add-ins
- Buffalo Style Chicken Meat Sticks - New Primal, diced
- Parm Crisps
- spicy electrolyte glazed legumes (click for recipe)
- miso wasabi legumes (click for recipe)
- smoky bbq legumes (click for recipe)
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- preheat oven to 275.
- to a large bowl, add all dry ingredients; set aside.
- in a sauce pan over low-medium heat, add all wet ingredients; stir until everything is combined & dissolved.
- using a large spatula, thoroughly mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
- add snack mix to a baking sheet; then bake for 60-75 minutes, stirring every 15-20 minutes.
- remove from oven, then allow to cool completely, then fold in add-ins of choice.
- store in an air-tight container for up to 1 week at room temperature or freeze for longer shelf-life.
Notes
- dry ingredients:
- 4 bags of your favorite crunchy things (grain-free pretzels, seed oil free chips, fiber-boosted crackers, etc.)
- 1 bag any protein-rich cereal (catalina crunch is my TOP recommendation here)
- 1-2 cups nuts, seeds, or chopped BTR nation bars
- wet ingredients:
- ¼ cup fat of choice - butter, coconut oil, bacon grease, etc.
- ½ cup sauce of choice
- ¼-½ cup golden monk fruit
- 1-2 T seasonings of choice
- add-ins:
- meat sticks
- legume snacks: spicy electrolyte, miso wasabi, smoky bbq
- dried cheese crisps
- freeze-dried fruit
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Appetizers Baked Goods Egg Free Gluten Free Other Shellfish Free Snacks Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 52 |
| Fat: | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 2 g |
| Protein: | 4 g |
| Cholesterol: | 2 g |
| Sodium: | 93 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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