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 (check the notes for the template I follow! this recipe is totally customizable!)
this buffalo ranch protein snack mix brings bold flavor, serious crunch, & a little heat in every handful. 🦬🔥 perfect for tailgates, game days, pool side snacks, 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
19
Serves: 48
Ingredients
dry ingredients
- 2.5 cups2.5 cups2.5 cups Grain-Free Pretzel Twists, Sea Salt - Fit Joy
- 2.5 cups2.5 cups2.5 cups Cheddar Crackers - Cadootz, or GF crackers of choice
- 2.5 cups2.5 cups2.5 cups Honey Graham Protein Cereal - Catalina Crunch, or GF honey protein cereal of choice
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Walnuts, or nuts & seeds of choice
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Almonds, or nuts & seeds of choice
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Cinnamon Cashew Crunch Protein + Superfood Bar - B.T.R. Nation, or nuts & seeds of choice
wet ingredients
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Butter, Unsalted
- 0.5 cup0.5 cup0.5 cup Dairy-Free Buffalo Sauce - Primal Kitchen
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 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, optional
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp1/2 tsp Applewood Smoked Salt - Texas Salt Co., or smoked salt of choice
add-ins
- Ancestral Beef Stick - Archer Jerky, or meat sticks of choice, diced
- Parm Crisps
- spicy electrolyte glazed legumes (click for recipe), or any pre-made freeze-dried legume
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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
build your own protein snack mix:
- dry ingredients:
- choose 2 bags (~5 cups) of salty + crunchy snacks - grain-free pretzels, seed oil free chips, fiber-boosted crackers, etc.)
- choose 1 bag (~2.5 cups) any protein-rich cereal (catalina crunch, seven sundays, & lovebird are my 3 favorites)
- choose 2.5 cups nuts, seeds, or crumble BTR nation bars (rich in protein & fiber!)
- wet ingredients:
- ¼ cup fat of choice - butter, coconut oil, bacon grease, etc.
- ½ cup sauce of choice (buffalo sauce, bbq sauce, hot sauce, jams, etc. - mix & match whatever sounds good!)
- ½ cup golden monk fruit
- 3-4 T seasonings of choice
- optional add-ins:
- meat sticks (love sneaking in an organ meat blend here!)
- legume snacks (homemade or store bought): spicy electrolyte, miso wasabi
- dried cheese crisps
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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: | 185 |
| Fat: | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 20 g |
| Protein: | 6 g |
| Cholesterol: | 5 g |
| Sodium: | 327 mg |
| Fiber: | 3 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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Yum! That is a party in a bowl!! Love the addtion of beef stick.