Classic Trail Mix

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: carob chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit provides more vitamins and less sugar.

granola

🥗Healthier: homemade granola

💰Cheaper: oats

Homemade granola can reduce sugar and cost.

Start by gathering all the ingredients for the trail mix.

Add 2 cups of rice Chex mix to a large bowl.

Add 2 cups of corn Chex mix to the bowl.

Add about 1.5 cups of gluten-free pretzels to the mix.

Add 1.5 cups of walnuts to the bowl.

Add 1.5 cups of salted roasted cashews to the mix.

Add 1 cup of roasted salted peanuts to the bowl.

Add 1 cup of raisins for sweetness.

Add 1 cup of M&Ms for color and sweetness.

Mix all the ingredients together with your hands until well combined.

Optionally, pre-package the trail mix into individual packs to share.

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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