The ULTIMATE Trail Mix Recipe (Better than Costco Trail Mix, Chex Mix Muddy Buddies, etc)

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.

Open all the M&M bags including crispy, hazelnut, and peanut butter.

In a big bowl, start adding one bag of each sharing size M&M: crispy, hazelnut, and peanut butter.

Substitute plain M&Ms with mini M&Ms if preferred.

Stir the mixture halfway through adding the ingredients.

Add peanut mega M&Ms to the mix.

Since the bowl might not be big enough, prepare to fill some of the mixture into freezer bags.

Continue mixing until all ingredients are combined.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens