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    Published May 25, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links

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    This peanut butter monster trail mix is filled with all of my kiddos favorite peanut buttery bites! I mean, we're talking: peanut butter filled pretzels, candy coated peanut butter candies, peanut butter chips, not to mention actual dry roasted peanuts!! Plus I like to throw in a nice healthy handful of chocolate covered raisins. Its adds the perfect sweet and tart break from the nuttiness of the entire mix, which kinda reminds me of the classic peanut butter and jelly flavor.

    peanut butter monster trail mix

    We love having a variety of snack mixes on hand and the peanut butter monster ones never lasted more than a few days! So instead of buying out the trail mix shelves, I knew I needed to make it at home! This is actually a copycat of the Peanut Butter Monster Mix you can find at Target. It is one of our very favorite trail mix recipes but it turns out its also one of the easiest snack mixes you can make at home!

    peanut butter lovers snack mix in a gray bowl

    What is in this Peanut Butter Monster Trail Mix?

    • Peanuts - I use dry roasted unsalted peanuts. Dry roasted gives you the right crunch and unsalted helps to control the salt levels of the mix.
    • Peanut butter chips - These peanut butter chips add pure peanut butter flavor!
    • Candy coated peanut butter - How can you make a peanut butter monster trail mix without Reese's pieces!? I think its great they come in shareable sizes so its perfect to have on hand for recipes.
    • Peanut butter filled pretzels - I mean these are a great snack on their own but they give this trail mix such a nice salty crunch too.
    • Chocolate covered raisins - Take your pick, milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Now maybe some would argue that Chocolate Raisinets do not belong in a peanut butter monster mix, but I really do they do!
    small bowls of nut and candy snack for kids

    The perfect after school snack!

    You can definitely add even more peanut butter goodness in the form of mini peanut butter cups or other peanut flavored bites. But I like to keep this mix balanced between the sweet and salty. Especially because this is a go-to for my kids after school. They love it because of its sweet and peanut buttery! But it also gives them a little burst of energy and protein!

    Peanut butter monster trail mix also makes for the perfect on the go snack! Great for day trips, camping or hiking, really anywhere! It stores well in little plastic baggies or travel containers. And I'm not going to lie, the adults in the house love this mix too!

    peanut butter monster snack mix

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    peanut butter monster trail mix

    Peanut Butter Monster Trail Mix

    Peanut butter monster trail mix is full of peanut butter and crunch! Any peanut butter lover will be obsessed with this mix! Peanuts, pretzels, chocolate and raisins give you the perfect snack mix.
    5 from 52 votes
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 150 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup peanuts dry roasted, salted or unsalted
    • 1 cup peanut butter filled pretzels
    • ½ cup peanut butter chips
    • ½ cup peanut butter candies
    • ½ cup chocolate covered raisins

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to an airtight container. Close the container, shake to mix.
    • Store at room temperature in a cool dry place to ensure freshness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 150kcal
    Keyword peanut butter monster mix, peanut butter trail mix, peanut butter monster snack mix,
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    1. Sunrita Dutta

      June 01, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      I have never tried peanut butter chips.
      I will be looking out for them. This is such a fun idea.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        June 01, 2022 at 9:23 pm

        The peanut butter chips are in the baking aisles are great replacement for chocolate chips!

        Reply
    2. Jerika

      June 01, 2022 at 5:40 pm

      Wow! I must I'm impressed with this peanut butter monster trail mix.:) I'm loving it already just by looking at the picture, me and my kids love peanuts. This is my favorite snack already.:) Thanks!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        June 01, 2022 at 9:20 pm

        Its so addicting!

        Reply
    3. Andrea

      June 01, 2022 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      I know my kids would love this. We'll have to make it for the next party we host. They'll like that it's easy enough to make themselves.

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        June 01, 2022 at 9:20 pm

        My kids go crazy for it! Luckily I can make a big batch so easily!

        Reply
    4. Ramona

      June 01, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my! What a great idea!! Wow, I must find a couple of ingredients and I will put on the table this for my guests next weekend! It also looks amazing too!

      Reply
      • Jill Patel

        June 01, 2022 at 9:19 pm

        I hope they love it as much as we do!

        Reply
        • Melinda

          June 03, 2022 at 8:56 am

          5 stars
          This is a great mix of peanut butter flavor with plenty of crunchiness too. The raisins add the perfect burst of sweetness. So good!! I might even put this in jars and use as hostess gifts!

          Reply
          • Jill Patel

            June 03, 2022 at 10:32 am

            Thanks so much! This would definitely make the cutest hostess gifts!

            Reply
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