If you're looking for a fun and easy snack to serve at your next party or gathering, we've got just the thing – Shark Bait Snack Mix! This tasty treat is a crowd-pleaser, and it's super easy to make. Whether you're hosting a beach-themed party or just want to add a bit of excitement to your snack game, Shark Bait Snack Mix is the answer.
Lets go through the steps to make the perfect Shark Bait Snack Mix, and I'll share some tips and tricks to make it a huge snacking success.
Let's get this sharky party started!
SHARK BAIT SNACK MIX RECIPE
Whether you are whooping it up for Shark Week or throwing a beach party, this is the snack mix you will want to serve. It's not only super darn cute, but it's yummy, too. I've broken it down in easy steps for you to chomp down on.
Step 1: Gather Your Ingredients
To make Shark Bait Snack Mix, you'll need a variety of ingredients. Here's what you'll need but be sure to scroll to the official recipe card for measurements.
- Popped Popcorn
- Pretzel Fish Crackers
- White Melting Wafers
- Blue Melting Wafers
- Blue and Purple M&M's
- Gummy Sharks and Gummy Fish
- Sprinkles
The great thing about this snack mix is that you can adjust the quantities of each ingredient based on your preferences.
If you love one ingredient, add more! If you're not a fan of pretzels, leave them out. It's totally up to you!
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Step 2: Mix It Up
Once you have your ingredients gathered, it's time to mix them up!
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt melting wafers/chocolate for 1 min on 50% power. Remove from the microwave and stir. If additional time is needed, continue heating at 30 sec increments at 50% power until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels and melted chocolate. Stir ingredients until well mixed with a rubber spatula.
- Add in M&Ms and sprinkles and mix.
- Place popcorn mixture on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, repeat step one with blue melting wafers.
- Once blue melting wafers are completely melted, pour into a piping bag. Snip off the end of the bag with scissors and drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn mixture.
Step 3: Add the Finishing Touches
To give your Shark Bait Snack Mix an extra "bite," add a few gummy sharks and gummy fish to the mix. They'll give your snack a fun, beachy vibe, and they taste great too!
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
Once your Shark Bait Snack Mix is mixed and ready to go, it's time to serve it up! Pour it into a large bowl or divide it into smaller snack bags, mini pails or clear cups for easy serving. Your guests will love the mix of salty and sweet, and the gummy sharks are sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
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Shark Bait Snack Mix
Playful shark bait snack mix made with popcorn, goldfish pretzels, candies, swedish fish and gummy sharks. Perfect for parties and shark week.
Ingredients
- 5 cups of air popped popcorn (popped)
- 1 ½ cups of pretzel fish crackers
- 6 oz of white melting wafers/white chocolate chips/vanilla almond bark
- 2-3 oz of blue melting wafers
- ½ cup of blue and purple M&Ms (or other chocolate candy)
- Gummy sharks, and gummy fish
- Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt melting wafers/chocolate for 1 min on 50% power. Remove from the microwave and stir. If additional time is needed, continue heating at 30 sec increments at 50% power until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine popcorn, pretzels and melted chocolate. Stir ingredients until well mixed with a rubber spatula.
- Add in M&Ms and sprinkles and mix.
- Place popcorn mixture on a parchment paper lined baking sheet.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, repeat step one with blue melting wafers.
- Once blue melting wafers are completely melted, pour into a piping bag. Snip off the end of the bag with scissors and drizzle the chocolate over the popcorn mixture.
- Add gummy fish and sharks to the top of the mixture.
- Transfer trail mix into a serving bowl or divide into plastic cups.
Notes
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- What different types of chocolate can be substituted for the melting wafers?
You could use white chocolate chips or vanilla almond bark instead. For the blue melting wafers you could add some blue food coloring to dye the chocolate.
- Can I use microwavable popcorn instead of air popped?
Yes, but you don’t want to use any that is heavy in butter as it would change the overall taste of the trail mix.
- Can regular pretzels be used instead of pretzel fish
Yes, you could substitute regular pretzels or pretzel sticks in place of pretzel fish.
- How should this recipe be stored?
This trail mix should be st
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Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 639Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 10gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 10gCholesterol 23mgSodium 475mgCarbohydrates 97gFiber 3gSugar 49gProtein 14g
This nutritional information is for reference only. We are not responsible for these calculations.
Shark Bait Snack Mix is a fun and easy snack to make for any party or gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a snack that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Whether you're hosting a beach-themed party or just looking for a fun way to spice up your snack game, Shark Bait Snack Mix is the answer. So next time you're in charge of snacks, give this recipe a try. I guarantee your guests will love it!
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