On-The-Go Snacks | No Bake Protein Balls & Smoked Trail Mix Recipes

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter is lower in saturated fat and offers a different flavor profile.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave nectar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that can be used interchangeably.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa nibs

Dark chocolate chips contain less sugar and more antioxidants.

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: toasted coconut flakes

💰Cheaper: shredded coconut

Toasted coconut adds flavor without significantly changing the cost.

Add 2 cups of peanut butter to a mixing bowl.

Add 1/4 cup of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of flaxseed to the bowl.

Stir the mixture quickly using a whisk until combined.

Add 1/2 cup of honey to the mixture and whisk until smooth.

In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of quick oats, 1.5 cups of crispy rice cereal, 1/4 cup of sunflower seeds, 1/4 cup of dried cranberries, and 1/4 cup of chopped almonds.

Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined, being careful not to smush the crispy cereal.

Roll the mixture into one-inch balls using your hands.

Optionally, dip the balls into shredded coconut for added flair.

Refrigerate the balls for about 2 hours before enjoying them.

For the smoked trail mix, melt 1/2 stick of butter and add it to a bowl.

Add 1 tablespoon of liquid smoke, 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce, 1/3 cup of hot sauce, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of onion powder to the melted butter and whisk until combined.

In another bowl, combine 1 cup of pretzels, 1 cup of mini crackers, 1 cup of Chex mix, 1 cup of goldfish, 1 cup of bugles, and 2 cups of Cheez-Its.

Add 2 cups of roasted mixed nuts to the dry ingredients and stir to mix.

Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until well coated.

Transfer the mixture to a sprayed aluminum pan and spread it evenly.

Place the pan on a grill set to low and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring halfway through.

After 15 minutes, stir the mixture again and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

If using an oven, set it to 250 degrees and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

Once done, let the trail mix cool completely before packaging it.

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