Game Day Snacks

Gather your crew, turn on the TV and bring out the bowls – because no game day is complete without snacks. We’ve got your game day game plan covered with tasty Chex Party Mix recipes that are big on flavor and low on fuss. From kick-off to halftime and beyond, these game day snack ideas will keep everyone happy – no matter the score!

What to Eat on Game Day

Big games deserve big snacks. Think protein-packed bites like chicken wings or nuggets, crisp veggie dippers like carrots and celery, and some crunchy carbs like Chex Party Mix. Give our special game day recipes a shot, such as our Football Chex Cereal Treat Bars or Team Colors Muddy Buddy Chex Mix for a shareable snack mix you can customize to your team’s vibes.

Homemade Tailgate Chex Party Mix

The ultimate no-bake snack for game day, our Tailgate Chex Party Mix is easy to throw together and packed with sweet and salty crunch. With Peanut Butter Chex, kettle corn, football-shaped pretzels, honey-roasted peanuts, and colourful chocolate candies, it’s a fun, crowd-pleasing mix that’s ready in minutes and perfect for sharing.

Servings: 24

Time: 15 minutes

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Ingredients
  • 6 cups Peanut Butter Chex cereal
  • 3 cups kettle corn
  • 1 1/2 cups football-shaped pretzels or mini pretzel twists
  • 1 cup honey-roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup M&M'S® or peanut candy-coated chocolate candies
Preparation
  1. In large serving bowl, add ingredients; mix well.
Tips
  • Store in closed container at room temperature.
  • Try different colored M&M'S® candies to customize the mix for the season, or if serving on game day, use your favorite team color combination.

Salty or Sweet – What’s the Best Choice?

Sweet, salty, or both? When it comes to game day snacks, balance is everything. Some guests will have a sweet tooth, while others crave a salty crunch – so why not cover all bases? We recommend 3-5 easy snacks to mix things up. From our Homemade PB&J Chex Trail Mix to No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Chex Bars, we’ve got simple, crowd-pleasing snacks covered for every taste.

More Game Day Snack Ideas

We’ve gathered our top choices for game day snacks below so you can pick out your favorite to bring to a watch party or for the gathering you’re hosting.

Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies Chex Party MixDouble Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies Chex Party MixWhat’s better than peanut butter? Double peanut butter! Our Double Peanut Butter Muddy Buddies recipe levels up the classic with even more rich, nutty flavour – plus, it’s gluten-free! Sweet, snackable, and totally addictive, it’s guaranteed to be the MVP of your party spread.Get Recipe
Caramel, Peanut ‘n Popcorn Chex Party MixCaramel, Peanut ‘n Popcorn Chex Party MixThis Chex Party Mix combines Honey Nut Chex cereal coated in a buttery caramel glaze with kettle corn, gluten-free peanuts, and candy-coated chocolates. It’s a quick, microwave-friendly recipe that’s perfect for game day with the gang.Get Recipe
Original Homemade Chex Party MixOriginal Homemade Chex Party MixThe OG of snack mixes. There’s a reason this is our most popular Chex Party Mix. Perfected over the years, this classic combo of Chex cereals, pretzels, mixed nuts, and bagel chips is tossed in a savoury, buttery seasoning. It steals the show every time.Get Recipe
Homemade Cheesy Ranch Chex Party MixHomemade Cheesy Ranch Chex Party MixCheese and ranch is a match made in heaven, so we’ve put them both into a tasty Chex Party Mix that’s perfect for game day celebrations. This bold mix brings together Chex cereal, pretzels, and cheese crackers, all coated in zesty ranch and topped with Parmesan cheese.Get Recipe

Game Day Lunch Ideas

When game day stretches into game night, snacks might not cut it. That’s when a big, shareable meal comes in handy – like a hearty chilli served with rice, tortillas, or taco shells. And for a sweet touchdown at the end? Our Homemade S’mores Chex Party Mix brings the gooey, chocolatey goodness that’ll have everyone diving back in before the next kick-off.