Best 2 Favorite Trail Mix Recipes

Whether you're hitting the trails, spending a day at the beach, or just looking for a healthy and delicious snack to munch on, a well-crafted trail mix can be the perfect companion. With countless variations and endless possibilities, creating your own trail mix allows you to customize it to your personal preferences, dietary needs, and desired flavors. Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey as we guide you through the art of creating the perfect trail mix, packed with wholesome ingredients, tempting textures, and a symphony of tastes that will keep your taste buds captivated.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

KIDDOS FAVORITE TRAIL MIX

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Easy, nutritious, keeps for a long time (in a sealed container), easily "tweaked" to fit your personal tastes. A REAL kid-pleaser. Great for bringing snack on your child's turn at preschool/daycare. Although it may be wise to omit the ingredients containing peanuts (when considering a choice for nuts and regarding the peanut butter chips) as the allergy to peanuts is increasingly common and potentially life-threatening. Also great for a cooking activity with small children...wash their hands and let them throw handfulls of the ingredients together.

Provided by Parrot Head Mama

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup Cheerios toasted oat cereal (honey nut, plain and apple cinnamon work equally as well)
1 cup goldfish crackers or 1 cup other cheese crackers
1 cup cherry-flavored dried cranberries (or other favorite dried fruit)
1 cup cashews or 1 cup other favorite nuts (although be aware of children's potential allergy to peanuts)
1 cup miniature M&M's chocolate candies (or other chocolate candy)
1 cup peanut butter chips or 1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup miniature pretzel twists or 1 cup pretzel stick

Steps:

Throw everything together in a sealed container.
Store in cool, dry area (to prevent melting of chocolate candies/chips and other soft ingredients).

FAVORITE TRAIL MIX

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My friends and family like the combination of sweet and salty. Makes a nice gift. Proportions are a guide; change to suit your own preferences.

Provided by FBGirl1

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup dried tart cherries
½ cup dried blueberries
½ cup dried pineapple pieces
1 cup candy-coated dark chocolate pieces (such as M&M's Dark Chocolate ®)
2 ½ cups salted deluxe mixed nuts (without peanuts)

Steps:

Combine the cranberries, cherries, blueberries, pineapple, chocolate, and mixed nuts until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

Tips:

Choose a variety of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits that you enjoy. This will create a trail mix that is both tasty and nutritious.
Be sure to include a variety of textures in your trail mix. This will make it more interesting to eat.
If you are using nuts that are unsalted, you can add a pinch of salt to the mix for flavor.
You can also add other ingredients to your trail mix, such as chocolate chips, granola, or coconut flakes.
Store your trail mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This will help it to stay fresh for longer.

Conclusion:

Trail mix is a healthy and portable snack that is perfect for hikers, backpackers, and anyone else who is on the go. It is also a great way to get your daily dose of essential nutrients, such as protein, fiber, and vitamins. With so many different recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a trail mix that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a healthy snack, reach for a handful of trail mix.