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Dip It, Coat It, Snack It: Fun with Pretzels

March 25, 2016
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This salty snack is way more than the last-place pick in the mix bowl. Make the most of these snackable treats.
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Nuts and Bolts Trail Mix

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Combining unsalted mixed nuts with dried fruit, oat cereal, Goldfish crackers, and mini pretzels satisfies a sweet and salty craving while giving you an energy boost throughout the day. A great option for snacking on the go, this trail mix is also a great for entertaining or tailgating. Not only is it kid-friendly, but it also comes together in just minutes, making it the superior option to other time-consuming dishes. Make a large bowl of it and portion it out for the week, or serve it to guests for an easy appetizer or poolside snack.

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Peanut Butter and Chocolate Dipped Pretzels

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Dip the pretzels, and store in the fridge on a parchment-lined tray up to five days ahead of your next party. Set out shortly before serving, but not too far ahead, as the chocolate may melt.

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Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Breast Tenders with Garlicky Dipping Sauce

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A crunchy coating from a snacktime favorite is sure to win big with the kids—especially when paired with a creamy garlic dip. Honey mustard would be good, too.

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Yogurt-Covered Pretzels

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A DIY cousin to the thick-coated pretzel snacks, these glazed pretzels have just the right touch of sweetness and a tiny pop of springtime color, but they don’t have any additives or unhealthy fats like many store-bought varieties. Plus, they’re easy to make, and it’s a great activity to do with kids.

You'll only need 3 simple ingredients to make the glaze: low-fat yogurt, powdered sugar, and preserves or jam.

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Trail Mix Chocolate Bark

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A good old nut and raisin blend delivers sugar, salt, and crunch—AKA all things good. Healthier than store-bought alternatives, this snack is ideal for gift giving.

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Peanut-Almond Snack Bars

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Featuring pretzels, marshmallows, peanut butter, almonds, and even a little hint of chocolate, is there any snack attack this bar can't beat?

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Popcorn Balls

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This sweet and salty sphere is sure to please every age in your house. You can easily leave the peanuts out if allergies demand.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel

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Smear the end of 1 pretzel rod with 1 teaspoon creamy peanut butter. Dip into 1 teaspoon melted semi-sweet chocolate chips.

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White Chocolate-Cherry Bark

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Make a four-ingredient, no-bake treat in less than 20 minutes. Pack this cherry-spiked bark in your child's bag (or you own) for a creamy-crunchy treat.

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Crisp and Spicy Snack Mix

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Snack on this salty, spicy mix before dinner. And if there's any left, toss it on a salad.

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Chocolate-Almond Pretzels

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Toasting almonds gives them a richer, nuttier taste. Simply spread the almonds on a baking sheet, and bake at 350° for 6 to 8 minutes. Or, place the almonds in a dry skillet, and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, 1 to 2 minutes or until they’re toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully —they can go from toasted to burned very quickly.

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    1 of 11 Nuts and Bolts Trail Mix
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    3 of 11 Pretzel-Crusted Chicken Breast Tenders with Garlicky Dipping Sauce
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