Looking for a thanksgiving snack mix with a little something extra? Think popcorn, pretzels, candy corn and cute little pumpkin candies.
These ideas include big bowls for sharing, individual treat bags and a few snack presentations to borrow for your holiday table.
You can keep things simple or go all out with the packaging. I especially love the filled waffle cones!
Use these pictures for combination and serving inspiration rather than complete recipes.
Thanksgiving Snack Ideas Worth Saving
white-drizzled cereal mix
We’re starting off strong with this pretty bowl of cereal squares, little cereal rings and pretzel twists. I love the thick white drizzle across the top.
The picture labels this a pumpkin spice snack mix. Save this idea if you like a fall mix without the brightly colored candy.
popcorn and fall sprinkles
How cute are those tiny fall-colored sprinkles? They sit on the popcorn between cone-shaped snacks, square pretzels, peanuts and bright candies.
Try a clear serving jar like this one if you want all those little shapes and colors to show.
cracker and pretzel tray
If you’re looking for inspiration without the colorful candy, this one is for you. There are orange square crackers, cereal squares, pretzel sticks and pecans spread across the tray.
I especially love the mix of pretzel shapes. The rosemary sprig in the middle adds a pretty green detail.
orange checked snack cup
This is such a cute way to serve a small portion. The orange checked cup matches the candy corn and orange candies tucked between the pretzels, nuts and dark dried fruit.
Try setting individual cups beside your larger serving bowl if you’d rather have a few portions ready to pick up.
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cereal rings and pecans
Don’t want to add colorful candy? No problem! This bowl keeps things simple with cereal squares, little rings, pretzels and pecans.
I love how the fine coating catches on all those different shapes. A plain brown bowl is a lovely choice for this golden mix.
pumpkin candy cones
I am obsessed with these filled waffle cones. They’re so cute, plus those little orange pumpkins with green tops are adorable.
Popcorn and candies peek out above the sprinkle-covered rims. For a similar party favor, tuck your filled cones into food-safe clear bags so the decorations still show.
a scoop of mini pretzels
Sometimes the simplest snack idea is the one you want to save. This picture shows coated mini pretzels on their own rather than a full mix, with a big scoop held over the tray.
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Use it as inspiration for a pretzel-only option beside your mixed snacks.
green ribbon treat bags
This may just be my favorite packaging idea here. I love the green ribbons against the orange, yellow and brown pieces inside the clear bags.
The bags stand together in an open decorative chest. Try the same arrangement with a shallow basket if that’s what you have.
popcorn and mini chocolate cups
The little chocolate cups are such a cute addition to this bowl. They’re scattered between golden-coated popcorn, pretzels, peanuts and candy corn.
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If you want a thanksgiving snack mix with plenty of candy, save this combination for inspiration. I’d keep the orange and yellow pieces for that fall look.
turkey snack packs
How adorable are these little turkey faces? These are decorated snack packs rather than a loose mix, with pretzel sticks in the long compartments and colorful feather shapes behind them.
Borrow the packaging idea for your snack table. Keep the googly eyes and other craft decorations on the outside of sealed packages.
golden harvest bowl
If you love lots of different shapes in one bowl, this one is for you. Cone-shaped snacks and round lattice pieces sit beside peanuts and orange, yellow and brown candies.
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The picture calls it sweet and salty harvest hash. I love how the little candies bring color to the mostly golden bowl.
fish crackers and pretzel twists
Don’t want candy corn in every bowl? No problem there!
This combination has mini pretzels, round crackers and orange fish-shaped crackers with visible seasoning flecks.
Those little fish are my favorite part. Try a savory bowl like this beside your candy mixes.
thankful candy bags
These candy-only bags are a little different from the snack mixes, but the packaging is worth saving. I love the floral tags that read “so thankful for you!”
The gold-colored bows finish them off beautifully. You could use similar tags on bags of your own snack mix too.
dried fruit and white chips
The deep red dried fruit and little white chips look so pretty together. Cereal squares, peanuts and green pistachio pieces fill out the bowl.
If you want a change from orange candy, take your inspiration from this combination. The yellow serving bowl adds plenty of color on its own.
a little bit of everything
If you are looking for a bowl with lots going on, then this one is for you. There’s popcorn, cereal, pretzels, cone-shaped snacks and little round white pieces.
I love the orange and yellow candies dotted throughout. Choose a wide serving bowl like this one to show off the whole combination.
rows of snack ingredients
Who says you have to toss everything together right away? This tray has separate rows of popcorn, pretzels, peanuts, cone-shaped snacks, candies and cereal.
I am obsessed with how it looks laid out like this. You could borrow the arrangement for a build-your-own snack station, with scoops and small bowls alongside.
pumpkins and square pretzels
Those tiny pumpkin candies are just too cute. They sit among golden-coated popcorn, square pretzels, candy corn and round chocolate pieces.
The burgundy bowl is a lovely choice with the orange checked cloth. I’d keep that pairing if you’re setting up a fall snack table.
golden coating in progress
Here’s a look at a mix before it’s finished. A golden-brown coating is being poured over cereal squares, pretzels and pecans in a large bowl.
Follow a tested coating recipe if you want to try this style.
pick-your-own snack bowls
Don’t want to combine everything in one big bowl? Try a spread like this instead.
Cone-shaped snacks, pretzel sticks, candy corn, colorful candies and dark dried fruit each have their own dish.
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I love the mix of orange, yellow, red and white bowls. Add small scoops so everyone can put together their own combination.
powdery cereal and marshmallows
Last but definitely not least, we have this candy-filled cereal mix. I love the little white marshmallows between the powdery-coated squares and pretzel twists.
Mini chocolate cups and candy corn bring in more shapes and color. For a Thanksgiving presentation, borrow the orange gourds around the dish and leave out the jack-o’-lantern decoration.