Fall Harvest Trail Mix Recipe (Easy Gift Idea!)

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chunks

💰Cheaper: semi-sweet chocolate chips

Dark chocolate chunks can provide a richer flavor while semi-sweet options are often more affordable.

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: raw nuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Raw nuts are healthier with no added oils, while peanuts are a cost-effective alternative.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries can offer a unique flavor, while raisins are typically less expensive.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: sesame seeds

Sunflower seeds are a great alternative for health benefits, and sesame seeds can be a cheaper option.

Welcome viewers and introduce the recipe for harvest trail mix.

Mention that the trail mix is great for gifts and for munching on during fall.

State that the recipe can be adjusted to dietary restrictions or personal preferences.

Show the use of a 2.5-gallon Jumbo storage slider bag for mixing ingredients.

Measure out 2-3 cups of each of the larger dry ingredients (rice Chex, corn Chex, pretzels, cheez-its).

Add a smaller amount (about 1.5 cups) of dry roasted peanuts and the entire bags of M&Ms and Reese's Pieces, and the whole bag of candy corn.

Toss the larger dry ingredients together in the bag before adding the smaller ingredients.

Gently mix all ingredients in the bag and adjust the amounts as desired.

Fill mason jars with the mixed trail mix, noting that each jar is a quart (32 ounces).

Decorate the jars with ribbon and tags for gifting.

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