Skip the high prices of trail mix and make your own. Making my husband's favorite trail mix

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: carob chips

Dark chocolate has more antioxidants and less sugar.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds are lower in calories and peanuts are a budget-friendly nut.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit provides more nutrients, while canned fruit can be more affordable.

granola

🥗Healthier: oat clusters

💰Cheaper: oats

Oat clusters can provide similar texture with less sugar.

Start with 2 lb 3 oz of Great Value cocktail peanuts.

Add about half of the bag of M&M's to the bowl.

Add raisins to the mix, as Harold loves them.

Include dried cranberries (craisins) in the mix.

Mix all ingredients together using hands.

Check the mixture and decide to add more M&M's if desired.

Fill up containers with the trail mix, using saved containers from previous recipes.

Suggest putting trail mix in pint fruit jars for gifting.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens