Sharon Palmer RD

Published on February 25, 2026

Smoky Rosemary Snack Mix (Easy Homemade Party & Hiking Snack)

Looking for a savory, crowd-pleasing snack that’s easy to make and delicious for munching? This Smoky Rosemary Snack Mix is your new go-to homemade snack recipe. Made with crunchy peanuts, pretzels, oyster crackers, cereal (such as Chex), and a bold blend of smoky spices and fragrant rosemary, this hand-crafted, baked snack mix delivers big flavor with minimal effort.

Simply toss the crunchy ingredients together, drizzle with a spiced EVOO blend, bake until golden and crisp, and store in an airtight container for grab-and-go convenience. It’s the perfect light party snack, road trip treat, or hiking fuel—and it also makes a delicious everyday snack to keep on hand. You can make it gluten-free by using gluten-free cereals, pretzels, and crackers. If you love homemade Chex mix recipes with a savory, herby twist, this easy baked snack mix will quickly become a staple in your kitchen. It’s also great for hostess gifts all packed up in a mason jar.

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Smoky Rosemary Snack Mix

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Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
Total Time: 42 minutes
Yield: 28 servings 1x
Diet: Vegan

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This Smoky Rosemary Snack Mix is a light, flavorful homemade party snack made with peanuts, pretzels, oyster crackers, Chex cereal, and savory spices. Easy to mix, bake, and store—perfect for parties, hiking, road trips, and everyday snacking.

Ingredients

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2 cups unsalted peanuts
3 cups small pretzels
6 cups plain, unsweetened corn, wheat, or rice cereal squares, such as Chex
3 cups oyster crackers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 large lemon, juiced (about 3 tablespoons)
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (or 1 ½ teaspoons dried)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300 F.
Mix peanuts, pretzels, cereal and crackers in a large mixing bowl.
Mix olive oil, garlic, paprika, coriander, oregano, lemon juice and rosemary in a small dish.
Drizzle oil mixture over snack mix and toss together well to distribute ingredients. May use your hands to mix thoroughly.
Spread mix in a large baking sheet and place in the top shelf of the oven. Bake for about 30 -35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly golden brown.
Cool and transfer to an airtight container until serving time.
Makes 14 cups (28 ½-cup servings)

Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American