Easy Sweet & Salty Candy Corn Pumpkin Seed Trail Mix
This quick and easy trail mix combines crunchy pumpkin seeds, sweet candy corn, and salty pretzels for an addictive snack that’s perfect for fall gatherings, movie nights, or any time you need a sweet and salty fix.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup (140g) roasted salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 cup (200g) candy corn
- 1 cup (150g) roasted salted peanuts
- 1 cup (60g) broken pretzel sticks or mini pretzels
- ½ cup (80g) dried cranberries or raisins (optional)
- ½ cup (80g) white chocolate chips or candy melts (optional)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
Instructions
- Measure all ingredients: 1 cup pumpkin seeds, 1 cup candy corn, 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup broken pretzels, and optional dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Combine all measured ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Gently mix with a spatula or wooden spoon for about 30 seconds until evenly distributed. Be gentle to avoid candy corn sticking.
- Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top and stir once more.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or add more pretzels if desired.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container.
Notes
For best flavor, toast raw pumpkin seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until they pop and smell nutty, then cool completely before mixing. Stale candy corn will be hard; use fresh candy corn for best texture. If using salted peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and pretzels, taste before adding extra salt. Trail mix actually improves after a day or two as flavors meld. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks; do not refrigerate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 13.5
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 2.5
- Protein: 6
Keywords: trail mix, candy corn, pumpkin seeds, sweet and salty, fall snack, Halloween snack, easy snack, no-bake