White Ambrosia {Snack Mix}

This is one of my mom's tried-and-true recipes that dates back to my childhood! In those days, we weren't concerned with gluten so the original recipe called for Golden Grahams and Crispix. I've experimented with different gluten free options to achieve a similar sweetness and texture that those two cereals brought to the mix. Feel free to customize the recipe by changing up the proportions to accommodate your own cereal and taste preferences!

White Ambrosia {Snack Mix}
Yield: serving size varies

Ingredients
24 oz package white almond bark
4 cups Honey Nut Cheerios
3 cups Rice Chex
2 cups gluten free pretzels (I use twist shape)
2 cups crisped rice cereal (I use Erewhon Crispy Brown Rice)
11.4 oz bag M&M’s milk chocolate candies*

Directions
1. Line two baking sheets with parchment or wax paper; set aside.
2. Put almond bark in glass bowl and follow melting directions on package. Once completely melted and smooth, add cereals and pretzels to bowl. Gently stir to evenly coat. (Be careful not to crush the Chex cereal!)
3. Add M&M’s and gently stir to evenly distribute.
4. Pour and/or scoop mixture onto lined baking sheets. Let mixture cool for about 1 hour. Once almond bark has set up (i.e. hardened - it will lose its shiny appearance), break mixture into smaller pieces and store in airtight container(s) at room temperature.

Notes
* Holiday-colored candies make this the perfect gift for teachers, coaches, neighbors, or anyone else you want to acknowledge!
* Feel free to substitute a different variety of M&M's for the milk chocolate candies. Choose whichever flavor is your favorite: peanut, caramel, almond, peanut butter, mint, candy corn, etc.