Best 2 Happy Trails Snack Mix Recipes

HAPPY TRAILS SNACK MIX

Happy Trails Snack Mix image

Kids and adults at our cowboy party really dug into this colorful snack mix. Both salty and sweet, it has an appealing assortment of pretzels, cereal, dried fruits and candies. Yum!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups miniature pretzels
2 cups mixed nuts
1 cup Kix cereal
1 cup chopped dried apple
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup chopped dried pineapple
1 package (2.17 ounces) Skittles bite-size candies
1 package (1.69 ounces) milk chocolate M&M's

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

ULTIMATE TRAIL SNACK MIX

Ultimate Trail Snack Mix image

I started out making a snack mix with just a few items but my daughters kept adding more stuff. This was the final result.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1/2 cup chocolate turtle Chex mix
1/2 cup caramel Chex cereal
1/2 cup pretzel stick
1/2 cup M&M's plain chocolate candy
1/2 cup gummy bears
1/2 cup toffee pieces
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup caramel corn
1/2 cup cinnamon goldfish graham snacks
1/2 cup caramel, bites
1/2 cup butter toffee peanuts
1/2 cup cashews
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup miniature Oreo cookie
1/2 cup candy corn
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup Teddy Grahams honey graham snacks
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup pretzel rings
1/2 cup cinnamon red cinnamon candies

Steps:

Mix all together in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 1.1, Sodium 26.6, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.3, Protein 2

Tips:

Use a variety of snacks to create a more interesting and flavorful mix. Salty, sweet, crunchy, and chewy textures all work well together.
Choose snacks that are easy to eat on the go. Avoid snacks that are messy or difficult to hold.
If you are making your own trail mix, be sure to measure the ingredients accurately. This will help you ensure that the mix is evenly distributed.
Store your trail mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. This will help keep it fresh and prevent it from becoming stale.
Enjoy your trail mix as a healthy and convenient snack on your next hike, bike ride, or road trip.

Conclusion:

Snack mixes are a delicious and portable snack that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. 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 and satisfying snack, reach for a trail mix. Your body will thank you!