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Homemade TRAIL MIX 3 Ways // Best Trail Mix Recipes

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Trail mix has its roots in the American outdoors, originally created as a convenient snack for hikers and campers. This blend of nuts, dried fruits, and sometimes chocolate provides a quick energy boost while being easy to carry. Today, trail mix is enjoyed by many as a healthy snack option, with countless variations available worldwide, catering to different tastes and dietary needs.

Ingredients

  • nuts
  • dried fruit
  • seeds
  • chocolate chips
  • granola
  • coconut flakes
  • peanut butter chips
  • cereal

Instructions

  1. 1Combine nuts, dried fruit, seeds, and chocolate chips in a large bowl.
  2. 2Mix in granola and coconut flakes until evenly distributed.
  3. 3Add peanut butter chips and cereal, stirring gently to combine.
  4. 4Store in an airtight container for freshness.
  5. 5Serve as a snack or energy boost during outdoor activities.

Ingredient Alternatives

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.

Equipment

large bowlairtight container
nuts

Also Known As

Hiker's MixEnergy Mix

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1 cup banana chips
  • 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped dried apricots, banana chips, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, and sunflower seeds.
  2. 2In a small saucepan, heat the honey over low heat until it becomes liquid.
  3. 3Add the cinnamon and salt to the honey and stir well to combine.
  4. 4Pour the honey mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl.
  5. 5Toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated with the honey mixture.
  6. 6Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. 7Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly toasted.
  8. 8Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
  9. 9Once cooled, break apart any clumps and store in an airtight container.

Equipment

mixing bowlsmall saucepanbaking sheetparchment paperspatulaairtight container

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