11 Creative Halloween Trail Mix Recipes for Spooky Snacking

I absolutely love Halloween, and one of my favorite ways to celebrate (besides carving pumpkins and binge-watching spooky movies) is by making homemade trail mix.

There’s something so satisfying about mixing sweet, salty, and crunchy treats into one bowl to make a snack mix, and it’s a fun activity to do with kids or friends.

Over the years, I’ve experimented with all kinds of flavors and themes, from creepy green witch mixes to cozy pumpkin spice blends.

These 11 creative Halloween trail mix recipes are my go-to favorites—they’re easy to make, perfect for parties, and so fun to snack on.

Use these recipes to fill treat bags, host a spooky gathering, or just craving a seasonal snack, there’s something here for everyone!

11 Best Snack Mix For Fall

1. Monster Mash Trail Mix

A fun and colorful mix of sweet and salty treats, perfect for kids and adults alike. Crunchy popcorn, candy eyes, and chocolate-covered pretzels make this a monster hit!

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups popcorn
  • 2 cups mini pretzels (or chocolate-covered pretzels)
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • ½ cup candy eyes

Instructions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  2. Mix until evenly distributed.
  3. Serve in a large bowl or portion into individual treat bags.

2. Witchy Green Cauldron Trail Mix

A spooky and festive mix of green and purple treats. Gummy worms, chocolate pieces, and candy-coated chocolates make this a hit for Halloween parties.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup green candy-coated chocolates
  • 1 cup purple candy-coated chocolates
  • 1 cup gummy worms
  • ½ cup chocolate-covered peanuts

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Portion into treat bags or serve in a cauldron for extra effect.

3. Candy Corn Crunch Trail Mix

A sweet and salty favorite! Candy corn, peanuts, pretzels, and caramel popcorn make this snack crunchy, colorful, and delicious.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups caramel popcorn
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • 1 cup salted peanuts
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. Serve immediately or divide into individual treat bags.

4. Pumpkin Spice Harvest Trail Mix

Intro: Celebrate fall flavors with pumpkin spice cereal, roasted pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and cinnamon sugar pecans. Cozy, sweet, and perfect for autumn snacking!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups pumpkin spice cereal (like Pumpkin Spice Cheerios)
  • 1 cup roasted pumpkin seeds
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup cinnamon-sugar pecans
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
  3. Store in an airtight container or serve immediately.

5. Spiderweb Snack Trail Mix

Intro: Add a spooky touch to your Halloween table with dark chocolate, pretzels, candy-coated chocolates, and edible spider decorations.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
  • Edible spider decorations

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients except spider decorations in a large bowl.
  2. Top with edible spiders for a creepy effect.
  3. Serve in a bowl or portion into individual bags.

6. Frankenstein’s Green Monster Trail Mix

Green and black treats come together in this colorful monster-inspired snack, perfect for Halloween parties and classroom treats.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups green candy-coated chocolates
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 cup green gummy bears or worms
  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup raisins
  • ½ cup candy eyes

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix until fully combined.
  3. Serve in a large bowl or package into individual bags.

7. Vampire’s Red Bite Trail Mix

Intro: Sweet, tart, and deliciously spooky! Dried cranberries, dark chocolate, and cherry candies make this a vampire-approved Halloween snack.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups dried cranberries
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup cherry-flavored candies
  • 1 cup dark chocolate-covered almonds
  • ½ cup red candy-coated chocolates

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix thoroughly.
  3. Serve in a dish or portion into treat bags.

8. Wicked Witch Trail Mix

Intro: Green apple candies, candy corn, pretzels, and chocolate-coated green treats make this a fun, witchy mix for any Halloween party.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup green or black apple-flavored candies
  • 1 cup green candy-coated chocolates
  • 1 cup candy corn

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until evenly combined.
  2. Serve in a cauldron-shaped bowl or treat bags.

9. Autumn Scarecrow Trail Mix

Celebrate the season with caramel corn, roasted peanuts, pretzels, and candy corn in this sweet-and-salty fall snack.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups caramel corn
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • 1 cup candy corn
  • ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Mix well and serve immediately or portion into treat bags.

10. Black Cat Midnight Trail Mix

Dark, mysterious, and delicious! Black and orange treats like chocolate chips, raisins, candy-coated chocolates, and black licorice make a fun Halloween snack.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mini pretzels
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup orange candy-coated chocolates
  • ½ cup black licorice pieces

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Serve in a spooky bowl or portion into individual bags.

11. Batty Night Trail Mix

A rich and slightly tart Halloween snack with dark chocolate, dried cherries, raisins, and bat-shaped candies. Perfect for parties or treat bags!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup mini pretzels
  • ½ cup bat-shaped candies

Instructions:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix well and serve in a Halloween-themed dish or bag.
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