31 Days {Day 6}: Autumn Snack Time!

Do you own one of these clear pumpkin cookie jars (don’t we all)?

You can find them just about anywhere: grocery store, drug store, Macy’s, Wal-Mart, you name it… Well, if we kept these cuties filled with gingersnaps and butternut squash cookies throughout the entire fall season, we’d outgrow our britches before Thanksgiving!

So, here’s a healthier alternative to cookies that we enjoy – and it even doubles as colorful fallish counter decor: bonus points! It’s a make-your-own autumn trail mix.

The possibilities are endless!

You can go sweet:
Honey nut chex
Honey roasted cashews
Dried apricots
Reese’s pieces
Honey wheat pretzels
Cracker jacks

You can go salty:
Honey mustard or sour cream and onion pretzels
Smoked almonds
Pretzel twists
Wheat chex
Bagel or pita chips

You can go sweet and salty:
Goldfish
Rice chex
Salted peanuts
Candy corn
Raisins (or craisins)
M&Ms

Currently in my pumpkin:
Pretzels
Apple pie almonds (love these)
Honey nut chex
Chocolate graham cracker bits
Dried apple “chips”
Golden raisins

You get the idea… There are so many fun options — you can try a new combo every week! It’s perfect to dip into for an after school snack, to bag up for lunch boxes, to cure mid-day munchies, etc. I like to keep small bowls and a scoop nearby so that it’s easy for family and friends to serve themselves.

Do you have a favorite snack mix combo or recipe? Please share!

So far in our 31 Day series:

Day 1: 31 Days of Autumnal Inspiration
Day 2: Cozying Up Your House for Fall
Day 3: The Recipe EVERYONE Should Have for Fall
Day 4: Preparing for Winter
Day 5: My Home – Fall Style

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