It’s the best season of the year – football season. And real fans know that the key to a great football watching experience is proper snacking. After all, you’ll need plenty of energy to do your touchdown dance.
While you could just snack on bags of bulk candy (in fact we encourage it) sometimes it’s fun to mix things up. That’s why we’ve picked four of our favorite snacking options, starting with a snack mix so easy you can throw it together during a time-out, and ending with a cake you might want to put together the night before and unveil during half-time.
These sweet treats are the perfect snacks to enjoy while watching football, whether you’re on your own couch, or tailgating with friends.
Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
This super easy, super tasty snack mix takes just seconds to prepare and might be gone before half-time. Mix 1 cup each of M&M’s, sunflower seeds, honey roasted peanuts, yogurt covered raisins, and mini peanut butter filled pretzels. Then add two cups of rice cereal and stir.
Did you know that M&M’s come in 21 different colors? That means you can customize your snack mix to show your team colors. Mix and match to show your spirit.
Team Color Candy Buffet
While we’re talking about team colors, let’s not forget that lots of candies come in customizable color palettes. You can get gumballs, gummi bears, foil chocolate balls, Jelly Belly Jelly Beans, Sixlets and even Hershey Kisses in a whole rainbow of colors. Add Palmer Chocolate footballs or Palmer Chocolate Sport Balls for a whimsical touch.
Display your team color candy in clear glass or plastic containers on a green tablecloth. Don’t forget to include scoops or spoons for unwrapped candy so guests don’t have to put their hands in the sweets.
Butterfinger Apple Nachos
Nachos are a classic game day treat. Crystal Owens at A Pumpkin and a Princess found a new take on classic by replacing chips with apple slices and topping them with Butterfingers, white chocolate, and caramel.
They’re easy to make. Just cut the apples into wedges melt marshmallows and caramel. Then pour both over the apple slices. Top with chopped up Butterfingers and white chocolate chips.
Gridiron Cake
This football-themed cake is a flavor touchdown. Use your favorite Hershey chocolates to stage a game. Reese’s Pieces and white chocolate chips mark the field, where Peanut Butter Cups and Hershey’s Kisses face off. Add Hershey’s hugs for officials and goalposts made of Rolo and Twizzlers candy.
Your guests will be amazed at your ingenuity. It’s almost too cute to eat so make sure you set aside a bowl of the leftover candy for guests to munch on. For step by step directions on crafting this sweet treat visit the Hershey’s Kitchen.
Whether you go for something sweet and simple, or go for a field goal with the Gridiron cake, one thing is certain – bulk candy will make your football watching experience that much sweeter.
Go Team!
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