Ingredients:

  • 3 cups Mixed Nuts (Almonds, Pecans, Cashews), raw and unsalted
  • 2 cups Pretzels (small twists or sticks)
  • 1 cup Sesame Sticks
  • 2 cups Dried Cereal (e.g., Chex or Corn Flakes)
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter, melted
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Buttermilk Ranch Seasoning Powder
  • 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Dried Dill Weed
  • 1/2 Teaspoon freshly cracked Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Fine Sea Salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all dry base ingredients: mixed nuts, pretzels, sesame sticks, and dried cereal.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Remove from heat and stir in the olive oil.
  4. Whisk the ranch powder, garlic powder, onion powder, dill, black pepper, and salt directly into the melted butter mixture until smooth.
  5. Pour the seasoned butter evenly over the dry base ingredients in the large bowl. Gently fold everything together using a large spatula until every piece is evenly coated.
  6. Spread the coated mixture in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove the tray, stir the mixture thoroughly to prevent burning, and return to the oven for another 5–10 minutes, watching closely until lightly toasted.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the mix cool completely on the baking sheet to allow it to crisp up fully (approximately 30 minutes).
  9. Once fully cooled, break up any large clumps and store the Legendary Ranch Trail Mix in an airtight container.