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White Chocolate Trail Mix (AKA White Trash) is filled with Chex, Peanuts, Cheerios, M&Ms, and Pretzels all covered in white chocolate! This is such a great treat, perfect for parties or movie night!
There are a few treat recipes that are our go-to for game nights and parties, including caramel marshmallow popcorn, rice krispies, puppy chow, and especially this white trash recipe!
what is White TrasH?
Hello, it’s me – Lily! Today, I am sharing a recipe for White Chocolate Trail Mix (AKA White Trash recipe).
I bet you’re probably wondering why this recipe is called “White Trash”! Well, it’s because it almost seems like someone took the remains of whatever ingredients they had in their pantry (that would otherwise be thrown in the trash), combined them, and coated it in white chocolate.
I know that sounds crazy, but trust me—it’s actually the most delicious combination of sweet and salty ingredients!
This white trash recipe is great for parties, and we really like to make it during holidays—especially Christmas! It makes a great neighbor gift or cookie plate filler.
In fact, we made this for Santa on Christmas Eve this year! We knew he might be sick of cookies so we made him this. We made him White Chocolate M&M Popcorn last year, and it was all gone so we knew he’d enjoy this mix this year!
how to make white trash
You won’t believe how simple this white trash recipe is to make. It literally takes NO more than 10 minutes from start to finish.
MIX. Just combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Then, in a medium pot, melt almond bark according to package directions. Pour bark over ingredients, making sure to mix well.
SET. Spread out on wax paper to set. You can also put it in the fridge to speed up the setting process!
Note: Some people make white trash with actual white chocolate chips, however I prefer to use almond bark. It melts really well and hardens/dries super fast without having to keep it in the fridge to harden.
If you’re not already familiar, almond bark is a copycat chocolate confection that is made with vegetable fats instead of cocoa butter. It tastes exactly like chocolate and you can find it in different chocolate flavors. Find it in grocery stores in packages, blocks, or round discs in the isle with other baking supplies.
I double this recipe all the time, and it’s the perfect amount for parties!
Switch it up however you like!
Because this is kind of a hodgepodge of ingredients you really can use whatever you have on hand. This is a “classic” version, but some other ingredients people use in their white chocolate trail mix include:
- potato chips
- fritos
- popcorn
- pretzel sticks
- reese’s pieces
- marshmallows
- other cereals like Kix, Cap’n Crunch, different varieties of Chex
You can also dress it up for a holiday (like Christmas or Valentine’s!) by using holiday M&M’s that are specific colors! If you’re feeling extra fancy, throw in some colorful sprinkles while you’re at it!
How to Store White Trash
Store the finished white chocolate trail mix in an airtight tupperware container or a zip plastic bag. Keep it at room temperature or in the fridge. It should last for 1-2 weeks if stored in an airtight container.
I do not recommend freezing this trail mix- it will not thaw at a good consistency.
But, like we said – it’s great for parties and can be made plenty ahead of time so you don’t have to make it the day of a get together. 😉
We REALLY love this white trash recipe. It is sweet AND salty. I think you’ll like it too. 🙂
For more treats, check out:
- White Chocolate M&M Popcorn
- Puppy Chow
- Caramel Marshmallow Popcorn
- Brownie Puppy Chow Mix
- Caramel Apple Nachos
- Candy Bar Trifle
White Trash Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups plain Cheerios
- 2 cups mini pretzels
- 2 cups M&M’s
- 1-2 cups peanuts, salted or unsalted
- 1 (24-ounce) package white almond bark
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine Chex, Cheerios, pretzels, M&M’s, and peanuts.
- Break almond bark into pieces and melt in a medium pot over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
- Pour melted bark over the cereal mixture and mix well.
- Spread out onto wax paper or a parchment paper–lined baking sheet. Let set for 1 hour, then break into pieces to serve.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So good!
Right? I’m glad you loved it!
This recipe was easy to make, and fun to eat. The only thing that was different was I didn’t have Cheerio. I used peanut butter corn Chex instead. I will definitely make this again. Thanks
Was this not called Reindeer food during the Holidays? It is a great treat to have on hand everyone loved it.
It was pretty good! I added cherry craisins for some tartness , and ended up doing a white chocolate ganache with heavy cream and white chocolate chips! It didn’t come out very white because of it so I just broke up the pieces and covered them in powdered sugar
This is fast, easy, and delicious. I use Almond bark in mine. Makes a great gift.
There is only one problem with this recipe. You cannot stop eating it. It is absolutely delicious.
Made it. Was really good I just omitted the m&ms.
I have been making this treat for years. It is a family favorite. We have wrestlers in the family and can’t eat all the Christmas goodies. Our kids are off to state championships this week. We get pillowcase and have their names, weight and team logos printed on them. Our community gets together and stuffs their cases with sports drinks, gifts, trinkets, and junk food for their trip home. They asked me to fill their pillowcases with my whitetrash. Their favorite version is with chocolate and rice chex, golden grahams and fruitloops with pretzels and peanuts. I use almond bark. You are right, there is no wrong way to switch this up. It’s delicious.
This makes me so happy to hear!! What a fun tradition you do for the state championships! I love that this was the recipe that was requested. Hope the championships went well!
This is SOOO good that it’s hard to stop eating it!! Just made a batch to take to a super bowl party. Can’t wait until tomorrow!! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
You’re welcome!!
Love the white trail mix.
The Christmas Chex mix… White Trash is so yummy!!! Thank you!!
This is so good it is dangerous. Since I made it for Christmas, I found vanilla flavored marshmallows at my store. OMG! Takes the taste to a whole new, dreamy level.
here you go mommy
Can you use white chocolate chips to melt rather than Almond Bark? I have a ton of white chocolate chips.
Yes you can!
I love this. Every year people give us this for a Christmas present and we tell them we cannot chew the peanuts so I made it without peanuts and it was great. M & M ‘s did not melt. I had to melt the chocolate in a double boiler the old way. Soo soo good. Thank you.
Great recipes… going to make one tonite… looks delish… thank you
You’re welcome! Hope you enjoyed the recipe!
How many ounces of white almond bark?
I have some left over from Christmas baking.
I don’t have a bag, bark is in a divided container like an ice tray.
However, if I buy a bag in the future, what size bag do I use?
It usually comes in the tray. I get the 24 ounce tray 🙂
Love this sweet treat. Only problem is it disappears too fast😆
How big is one pkg of almond bark?
2 cups? 5 cups?
I want enough to mix in, but not too much.
Thanks
1 package is anywhere from 20-24 ounces. Hope that helps 🙂
What size package of almond bark do you use? I found 24 oz. will that work or too much?
Nope, that is perfect!! Enjoy!!
This is the best recipe…I just have to add that I freeze mine and a handful whenever I want it up to a year and it is the best!!! I eat it right out of the freezer!!!
Good to know! Thank you for sharing that!!
Great gift idea! So good.
I was happy to see the recipe calls for almond bark and not white chocolate. The later is not my favorite. This recipe was hit at my house!
This is really amazing! Such a fun treat for the kids!
I’VE MADE SIMILAR RECIPES MANY TIMES. ALWAYS LOVE THIS ONE. I USUALLY USE SMALL PRETZEL STICKS RATHER THAN TWISTS AND MINE USUALLY CONTAIN RICE CRISPIES AND SOMETIMES RAISINS. I ALSO USUALLY SPOON DROP THEM ONTO A BAKING SHEET TO MAKE CLUSTERS. I LOVE THE SWEET AND SALTINESS OF THIS RECIPE. WE MADE THESE GROWING UP AND AS A MOM OF 2 IT ALWAYS FILLS ME WITH NOSTALGIA AND FOND MEMORIES WHEN I MAKE THIS WITH MY KIDS.
LOVE THIS CHEX MIX! MY KIDS HAD SO MUCH FUN MAKING IT WITH ALL THOSE DELICIOUS TREATS!
I WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO STOP EATING THIS! SO EXCITED TO MAKE IT!
We love this for movie night or for giving as gifts!! everyone always loves it! You could add whatever you like!
My chocolate chips melted when I poured the almond bark over it.
Perfect consistency. To the poster above me, YOU’RE supposed to use m&ms… not chocolate chIps.
Ok SOLD!!! I am definitely making this on the weekend… I may not fit through the door soon now that I have found your website!
LOL!! I am glad you did!
So happy I stumbled over your website, my grandkids will love your recipes,,Thanks for posting.xx
I hope they do love them!! My kids definitely love to help with all my recipes. 😉
On the White trash recipe, is the 612 calories for the whole 1 batch? It looks so good, I am making it for our Christmas Bunko party and everyone is dieting. Love your site.
That is so nice that you had fun with your grandmas and cousins I love Arizona it is fun and Organ stop Pizza is good and I love goofy golfing and Freddy’s frozen custard is good
Im trying to make THIs but when do I add the m&M s so they don’t melt I have had this made by other people but I want to make sure I do it good
If you follow the recipe, they shouldn’t melt. I haven’t had them ever melt 🙂