Best 20 Gorp Recipes

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Gorp is a delicious and nutritious snack that is easy to make and perfect for taking on hikes, camping trips, or road trips. It is a combination of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and other ingredients that can be customized to your liking. With so many different recipes available, finding the best one for you can be a challenge. This article will provide an overview of some of the most popular gorp recipes, as well as tips on how to create your own unique blend. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced gorp maker, you are sure to find something to suit your taste.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GORP



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Here's a reader recipe so fast and fun the kids can help you put it together! It makes a great little present for their teachers, coaches or scout leaders-or to wrap up and keep on hand for unexpected guests, neighbors and drop-in guests. Michael Vyskocil - Glen Rock, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup dried apple slices, chopped
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup Honey Nut Cheerios

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

GORP



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This version of gorp is an easy-to-make sweet and crunchy snack mix perfect for family get togethers, potlucks, picnics, and parties.

Provided by KRISPY1

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) jar dry roasted peanuts
1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
1 package chocolate-covered raisins
12 ounces chocolate chip cookie cereal (such as Cookie Crisp™)
1 (12 ounce) box honey graham cereal (such as Golden Grahams™)

Steps:

  • Mix peanuts, chocolate pieces, raisins, cookie cereal, and honey graham cereal together in a large serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 296.3 mg, Sugar 18.6 g

GORP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup toasted cashews
1/2 cup dark or golden raisins
1/2 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
1/3 cup pepitos (pumpkin seeds)
1/4 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
2 tablespoons dried shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Dump all the ingredients into the plastic bag. Seal up the bag. Shake the bag to combine the stuff together. Serve.

WHITE CHOCOLATE GORP



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This is a wonderful holiday mix with everyone's favorite things in it! It's perfect served in a large bowl for snacking at holiday parties! You can substitute or add any ingredients you think will be good!

Provided by LETSGGGO

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 pounds white chocolate
6 cups crispy rice cereal squares, e.g., Rice Chex ™
3 cups toasted oat cereal
2 cups thin pretzel sticks
2 cups cashews
1 (12 ounce) package mini candy-coated chocolate pieces

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in a large saucepan over low heat or in microwave until just until soft. Stir until melted. Combine all the other ingredients in big roaster pan or bowl. Stir chocolate into mixture. Turn out on waxed paper. Of course anything you like can be added or substituted-but this recipe is a great combination!
  • Combine the crispy rice cereal squares, toasted oat cereal, pretzels, cashews and candy in big roaster pan or bowl. Stir chocolate into mixture. Turn out on waxed paper and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 96.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

GORP COOKIES



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These cookies are loaded with everything from oats and raisins to peanuts and chocolate.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 cups M&M's® chocolate candies
1 cup raisins
1 cup cocktail peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper. In large bowl, beat butter, shortening, brown sugar and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla and eggs. On low speed, beat in flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda until blended. Stir in oats, candies, raisins and peanuts.
  • Onto cookie sheets, drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 17 to 19 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 164 mg

GOURMET GORP



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Here's a high-energy alternative to packaged gorp - and so much better.

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield about 1 3/4 pounds gorp.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
1 pound whole almonds
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 pound dried Turkish apricots, cut into thirds
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees. Place butter on a large baking sheet with sides and melt in oven for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove baking sheet and add almonds, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Stir until almonds are coated with seasonings, then spread almonds in a single layer. Return baking sheet to oven and turn oven down to 325 degrees. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring almonds once or twice to toast evenly. Remove and let cool in pan.
  • When cool, transfer seasoned almonds to a large resealable plastic bag; add dried apricot pieces and dried cranberries. Seal bag and shake to toss contents. Store at room temperature up to 3 days.

SOUTHWESTERN GORP



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Ghosts, goblins and skeletons can't keep their hands out of this popular snack mix, reports field editor Renae Moncur of Burley, Idaho. It features crunchy popcorn and pumpkin seeds and has a zesty taco flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (3.3 ounces) butter-flavored microwave popcorn, popped
1 cup salted pumpkin seeds
1 cup corn chips
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon taco sauce
1 teaspoon taco seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the popcorn, pumpkin seeds and corn chips. Combine the butter and taco sauce and seasoning; drizzle over popcorn mixture and toss to coat., Transfer to an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 275° for 10 minutes, stirring once. Serve warm, or cool before storing in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts :

WHITE CHOCOLATE GORP



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This is a wonderful holiday mix with everyone's favorite things in it! You can substitute or add any ingredients you think will be good!"

Provided by Teri8551

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 4 pounds, 64 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs white chocolate
6 cups Rice Chex (crispy rice cereal squares)
3 cups toasted oat cereal
2 cups thin pretzel sticks
2 cups cashews
1 (12 ounce) package mini candy covered plain chocolate candies

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in a large saucepan over low heat or in microwave until just until soft. Stir until melted. Combine all the other ingredients in big roaster pan or bowl. Stir chocolate into mixture. Turn out on waxed paper. Of course anything you like can be added or substituted-but this recipe is a great combination!
  • Combine the crispy rice cereal squares, toasted oat cereal, pretzels, cashews and candy in big roaster pan or bowl. Stir chocolate into mixture. Turn out on waxed paper and let cool.

OVEN ROASTED MAPLE GORP



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean, split
1 cup oats
1 cup peeled hazelnuts
2 cups whole natural almonds
1/2 cup golden raisins, a couple of handfuls
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries, (recommended: Craisins brand) a couple of handfuls
1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
1 cup chocolate and candy coated peanuts (recommended: Peanut M&Ms)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Place maple syrup on the stove with cinnamon and vanilla over medium low heat to infuse the flavor. Warm syrup a couple of minutes, remove.
  • Combine oats, hazelnuts, almonds, raisins, cranberries and seeds in a bowl. Toss with maple syrup and remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean. Spread the maple coated mixture out on a cookie sheet and roast 15 minutes. Remove the nuts from oven and transfer to another cold pan, tossing the mix to quick-cool it. Once cool, toss with peanut candy and eat or pack up for a hike!

BIRD SEED (AKA TRAIL MIX OR GORP)



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This is not really bird seed. It is a simple snack that we used as a get to know you on the first day of camp each session. It is really good and your kids will love it. This recipe can be modified to your liking but this is what we would put in it.

Provided by Babybuttons

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups Fruit Loops cereal
2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
1 cup peanuts
1 cup M&M'
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a lg bag or bowl mix everything together and serve 1 c to each person.
  • Have fun and enjoy.

GOBLIN GORP



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Every Halloween time, I help myself to a handful of Goblin Gorp. The recipe was in a mom's group newsletter, and I'm thankful I noticed it. I enjoy it as much as the kids.

Provided by rochsann

Categories     Halloween

Time 10m

Yield 4 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 quarts popped popcorn (1/2 cup unpopped)
2 cups small pretzels
2 cups raisins
1 cup salted peanuts
1 cup M&M'
1 cup candy corn

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine all ingredients.
  • Toss gently.

GORP



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Make and share this Gorp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Queen uh Cuisine

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 1/2 cup, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups salted mixed nuts
2 cups raisins
2 cups M&M's plain chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients together mix well.
  • Store in airtight container.

CRANBERRY ALMOND GORP



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 stick unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups trail mix
1 1/2 cups pretzel nuggets, lightly salted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter, brown sugar, and maple syrup in large pot over medium heat. Stir in cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice. Add cranberries, almonds, and trail mix and stir to combine. Once ingredients are all combined add pretzels and stir in.
  • Spread mixture on greased cookie sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until mixture is crunchy and lightly browned.

SUGARED CRANBERRY GORP



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I love GORP. I'm always looking for different ways to make it in different flavors and textures. It's good to try using what you really like in it. I like cranberries and sourdough pretzels, so I came up with this one. It's a nice sweet change of pace. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by LilPinkieJ

Categories     Breakfast

Time 20m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups pretzel nuggets, sourdough flavor

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F Lightly spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Combine butter and brown sugar in large saucepan; heat over medium heat until butter is melted. Stir in cinnamon. Add cranberries, walnuts, almonds and pretzels; stir until well blended.
  • Spread mixture on prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes or until mixture is crunchy and light brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 6.1, Sodium 17.7, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1.6

GOBLIN GOOD GORP



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Can't get any simpler than this! From Pillsbury Halloween 2005.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Nuts

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c peanuts
1 c miniature creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies
1 c candy corn
1/2 c cheese-flavored tiny fish-shaped crackers
1/2 c raisins

Steps:

  • 1. In 1 1/2- to 2-quart container with cover, mix all ingredients; cover tightly. Store at room temperature.
  • 2. Makes: 10 servings (1/2 cup each)
  • 3. 1 Serving: Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 150); Total Fat 17g (Saturated Fat 2.5g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 75mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 25g); Protein 9g Exchanges: 1 Starch, 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate, 1 High-Fat Meat, 1 1/2 Fat
  • 4. Kitchen Tip For cute gift bags, buy some small snack-sized bags and black pipe cleaners at the party or craft store. Cut 5 pipe cleaners in half (makes ten 6-inch pieces). Cut 14 pipe cleaners into 4-inch lengths (3-lengths per pipe cleaner). To make each spider hold four 4-inch lengths together and twist a 6-inch length around the middle of the bundle to secure. Bend 4-inch pieces to resemble spider legs. Use 6-inch piece to seal gift bag. Two 4-inch pieces will be left over.

GOBLIN GOOD GORP



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SNACK FOR HALLOWEEN OR JUST ANYTIME.

Provided by joyce deshong

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 c peanuts (can use plain, salted or honey roasted)
1 c chocolate sandwich cookies (bite size)
1 c candy corn
1/2 c goldfish crackers
1/2 c raisins

Steps:

  • 1. COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN LARGE BOWL
  • 2. STORE IN COVERED CONTAINER
  • 3. MAKES 5 CUPS OF COURSE, ALL OF THE CALORIES ARE OMITTED (LOL)

GORP AKA TRAIL MIX AKA MONKEY FOOD



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This will disappear fast if you don't padlock it up quick. Even large Baboons like it.

Provided by Gary Hancq

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg pepperidge farm cheddar cheese fish 6 oz.?
2/3 c m & m regular or seasonal
1 can(s) mixed nuts less expensive will do
2/3 c raisins dark or yellow
additional nuts walnut, pecan or cashew if you choose

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all together and place in clear container. Dollar General sells "Cheddar Whales", almost as good as the "Fish". This mix is a nice blend of Sweet and Salty -- Crunchy and Chewy (Raisins)
  • 2. Hide the container!
  • 3. You could add shelled Sunflower seeds or shelled Pumpkin seeds also. Or Craisons (Semi-dried Cranberries) for extra color and chew. Or get Creative.

OVEN ROASTED MAPLE GORP



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The original idea for this recipe came from Rachel Ray. LOVE LOVE this snack. It is great to take with you where ever, hikes, long trips, in your desk, or even as a snack when the kids come home from school. Substitute any dried fruit and/or change the nuts to suit your taste. You can even change it around and just make it into granola.

Provided by bbblampwork

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup oats
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (I like vanilla flavor)
2 cups almonds
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds or 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup M&M's peanut chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper, or non stick aluminum foil.
  • Put maple syrup in a sauce pan, on the stove with cinnamon and vanilla over medium low heat. Warm syrup mixture for about 2-3 of minutes then remove from heat.
  • Combine oats, almonds, raisins, cranberries and seeds in a bowl. Mix in maple syrup, and stir until completely coated.
  • Spread the maple coated mixture out on prepared cookie sheet and roast 15 minutes.
  • Remove the mixture from oven and transfer to a bowl, toss the mix to cool it.
  • When mixture has cooled completely, toss with peanut candy.
  • Store in plastic bags, or air tight container!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761.2, Fat 39.1, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 2.5, Sodium 177.6, Carbohydrate 90.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 54.5, Protein 20.4

OVEN ROASTED MAPLE GORP



Oven Roasted Maple Gorp image

Make and share this Oven Roasted Maple Gorp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick
1 vanilla bean, split (or 1 tsp. vanilla)
1 cup oats
1 cup hazelnuts, peeled (or pine nuts)
2 cups whole natural almonds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried sweetened cranberries (craisins)
1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (or sunflower seeds)
1 cup M&M's peanut chocolate candy

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375*F.
  • Place the maple syrup on the stove with cinnamon and vanilla over medium low heat to incororate the flavors. Warm the syrup for 3 minutes, and remove. If you don't have the vanilla beans, substitute 1 teaspoons vanilla.
  • Combine oats, hazelnuts(or pine nuts), almonds, raisins, craisins and seeds in a bowl. Toss with maple syrup and remove the cinnamon stick and vanilla bean.
  • Spread the maple coated mixture out on a baking sheet and roast 15 minutes. Remove the nuts from oven and transfer to another cold pan, tossing the mix to quick-cool it.
  • Once cool, toss with m&ms and eat, or pack for a hike! Enjoy!

GROWN-UP GORP



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Provided by Sheila Lukins

Categories     Chocolate     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Dried Fruit     Almond     Walnut     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Parade     Small Plates

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 tablespoons large walnut halves, halved
2 tablespoons whole roasted almonds
2 tablespoons dried cherries
1 ounces. good-quality semisweet chocolate, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Combine the nuts, cherries, and chocolate in a bowl and pack in plastic or cello bags. Tie up with a twisty or tape closed.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds for a more flavorful and texturally interesting trail mix.
  • Choose nuts and seeds that are unsalted and unsweetened to avoid added sugars and sodium.
  • If you're using dried fruit, be sure to choose unsweetened varieties to avoid added sugars.
  • Add some chocolate chips or cacao nibs for a sweet treat.
  • For a savory trail mix, add some roasted chickpeas or edamame.
  • Store your trail mix in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
  • Trail mix can be enjoyed as a snack on its own or added to yogurt, oatmeal, or salads.

Conclusion:

GORP is a delicious and portable snack that's perfect for hiking, biking, or any other outdoor activity. It's also a great way to get a quick and healthy boost of energy. With so many different variations to choose from, there's sure to be a GORP recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, reach for a handful of GORP. Your body will thank you!

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