Trail mix is a popular snack mix made from a combination of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. It is a great source of energy and nutrients, making it a perfect on-the-go snack. This article provides you with four delicious trail mix recipes that are easy to make and customizable to your own preferences.
The first recipe is a classic trail mix that combines dried cranberries, raisins, almonds, peanuts, and sunflower seeds. The second recipe is a tropical trail mix that features dried pineapple, mango, macadamia nuts, and coconut flakes. The third recipe is a savory trail mix that includes roasted chickpeas, pumpkin seeds, and a sprinkle of chili powder. The fourth recipe is a chocolatey trail mix that combines dark chocolate chips, dried cherries, and pecans.
Each recipe includes a detailed list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even beginner cooks can easily make them. Additionally, the article provides helpful tips on how to store and transport your trail mix, making it a convenient snack for hiking, camping, or any other outdoor activity. Whether you're a seasoned trail mix fan or looking for a new snack to try, these recipes have something for everyone. So, let's get mixing and enjoy the deliciousness of homemade trail mix!
TRAIL MIX
With nuts, raisins, M&M's and coconut, this is a super snack. In small gingham bags, it made wonderful party favors for each guest at the cowboy-theme wedding shower I hosted. This mix is a tasty treat anytime. -Sandra Thorn, Sonora, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 6 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.
HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX
Prepackaged trail mix doesn't compare to this fun homemade variety of dried fruit, nuts, cereal and chocolate chips.-Michael Vyskocil, Glen Rock, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
KIDDOS FAVORITE TRAIL MIX
Easy, nutritious, keeps for a long time (in a sealed container), easily "tweaked" to fit your personal tastes. A REAL kid-pleaser. Great for bringing snack on your child's turn at preschool/daycare. Although it may be wise to omit the ingredients containing peanuts (when considering a choice for nuts and regarding the peanut butter chips) as the allergy to peanuts is increasingly common and potentially life-threatening. Also great for a cooking activity with small children...wash their hands and let them throw handfulls of the ingredients together.
Provided by Parrot Head Mama
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 15-20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Throw everything together in a sealed container.
- Store in cool, dry area (to prevent melting of chocolate candies/chips and other soft ingredients).
TRAIL MIX COOKIES
I was determined to make a tasty, guilt-free cookie and I am very pleased with how these turned out. They're not very sweet but have a subtle flavor of applesauce and cinnamon mixed in with chocolate chips, nuts, and dried cranberries.
Provided by dancer7889
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Cranberry
Time 30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Beat applesauce, white sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl. In another bowl, use an electric mixer to beat egg whites until they are frothy and begin to firm up. Fold egg whites into applesauce mixture. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Fold into the egg mixture. Stir in the oats, chocolate chips, walnuts, and cranberries. Drop by heaping teaspoons on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake cookies in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove immediately to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 76.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 71.8 mg, Sugar 8.2 g
FAVORITE TRAIL MIX
My friends and family like the combination of sweet and salty. Makes a nice gift. Proportions are a guide; change to suit your own preferences.
Provided by FBGirl1
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the cranberries, cherries, blueberries, pineapple, chocolate, and mixed nuts until evenly blended. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 1.4 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 112.4 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
TERRIFIC TRAIL MIX
Fruit, seeds, and nuts are mixed together in this flavorful snack mix.
Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Party Mix Recipes
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all. Makes 4 cups.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 4.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
TRAIL MIX BARS
These no-bake bars make a yummy snack that the entire family will love! If desired, you can substitute other nut butter for the peanut butter and other nuts and seeds for the sunflower seeds.
Provided by leeka
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Mix crispy rice cereal, oat cereal rings, sunflower seeds, raisins, and chocolate chips together in a large bowl.
- Stir honey and brown sugar in a saucepan, place over high heat, and bring to a boil. Stir and boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
- Pour the hot peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until all dry ingredients are moistened.
- Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish to make an even layer.
- Let cool and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.9 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 153.5 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
TRAIL MIX BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: peanut butter, honey, rolled oats, almonds, peanuts, raisin, chocolate candy
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Snacks
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt peanut butter and honey together in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds.
- Add oats, almonds, peanuts, and raisins into the bowl and mix until well coated. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Add chocolate candies and mix just until combined.
- Line a baking dish with parchment paper and pour the cooled mixture into the pan. Press into the edges of the pan.
- Cool in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Cut and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 18 grams
FRUIT AND NUT TRAIL MIX
This mouthwatering mix is filled with nutrition and flavor. Whether you're enjoying the outdoors or heading out the door to work, the munchable medley will hit the spot. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 250°. Coat a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water on high speed for 1 minute or until frothy; fold into fruit mixture. , Spread into prepared pan. Bake until aromatic and nuts are lightly browned, about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
GRANOLA TRAIL MIX
My family has always enjoyed this crunchy four-ingredient snack. When we go camping, each person includes one additional ingredient like mini marshmallows, corn chips or cookie pieces. The taste is never the same, and we're often surprised by the combinations. -Shelley Riddlespurger, Amarillo, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 11 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a large bowl; toss to combine. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
TRAIL MIX COOKIES
These cookies are inspired by the most trusted human energy source: trail mix. They're crammed with toasted nuts, dried fruit, hearty oats, and chocolate.
Provided by Sohla El-Waylly
Categories Bon Appétit Dessert snack Cookies Oat Nut Seed Dried Fruit Chocolate Granola Bake Vegetarian Soy Free Kid-Friendly Healthy
Yield Makes 12 (3") cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Toast nuts and seeds and oats on a rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl; let cool.
- Meanwhile, mix egg, butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl; let sit until nuts are cool (this will make for a chewier cookie).
- Add dried fruit and chocolate to nut mixture; toss to combine. Give egg mixture a good stir, then stir in flour. Mix in nut mixture, smashing it against the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula, until combined and mix-ins are evenly coated in dough. (It will look like too many mix-ins, but dough will come together as it chills.) Cover and chill at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.
- Reheat oven to 350°F. Using a ⅓-cup measure or #16 cookie scoop, portion out dough, packing firmly, to make 12 cookies. Divide between 2 parchment-lined baking sheets as you go. Using measuring cup or your hand, press cookies into 2½"-diameter disks about ¾" thick; sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake cookies, rotating baking sheets top to bottom and front to back once, until golden brown and no longer wet-looking, 11-13 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets.
- Do Ahead: Cookies can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
CRANBERRY DARK CHOCOLATE TRAIL MIX
A close friend once gave me a jar of trail mix that was absolutely delicious. My re-creation comes pretty close to the original and is truly one of my favorite snacks! -Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 6 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Toss together all ingredients. Store in airtight containers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
OATMEAL TRAIL MIX COOKIES
Make and share this Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Some1sGrandma
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 1h15m
Yield 60 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until almost fluffy.
- In another bowl stir together flour, very finely chopped (should almost resemble powder) nuts, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Slowly add your powdered ingredients to your creamed ingredients while mixing.
- Mix well.
- Now stir in the oats and trail mix.
- Drop by scoop or teaspoon onto hot stone or slightly greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 11-14 minutes depending on cookie size.
- Remove cookies from baking sheet or stone right away and transfer to cooling racks.
TRAIL MIX GRANOLA MUFFINS
Make and share this Trail Mix Granola Muffins recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Calee
Categories Quick Breads
Time 45m
Yield 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In mixing bowl combine milk, granola, sugar, butter, molasses, egg and apple blend well.
- In large bowl combine remaining ingredients.
- Add milk mixture and stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
- Spoon into 18 lined or greased muffin cups.
- Bake at 400 for 20 minutes.
TRAIL MIX WITH HONEY-OATMEAL CLUSTERS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 25m
Yield 8 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Mist a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the oats with 2 tablespoons water, the vegetable oil, wheat germ and honey. Form small clusters of the mixture on the baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes.
- Add the mixed dried fruit to the baking sheet, sprinkle with the cinnamon and bake 3 to 5 more minutes. Let cool, then toss with the nuts, sunflower seeds, raisins, coconut and M&M's. Store in an airtight container.
OATMEAL - TRAIL MIX COOKIES (BREAKFAST-TO-GO)
These cookies are great for picnics, hiking or breakfast on the go! Original recipe from The Gourmet Cookbook, however I've made a few changes.
Provided by Galley Wench
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 35m
Yield 24 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place rack in middle of oven and preheat to 375 degrees.
- Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper (or grease sheets).
- With mixer, beat together butter, shortening, and sugars in a large bowl until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Beat in egg, baking soda mixture, flour, salt and vanilla until just combined.
- Stir in oats, coconut, chocolate chips, nuts and raisins until well combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 4 inches apart onto baking sheets. With a fork flatten and spread each mound into a 3-inch round.
- Bake cookies, in batches, until golden, approximately10-12 minutes per batch.
- Transfer to rack to cool.
- Cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
MOUNTAIN TRAIL MIX
A snack for people on-the-go!
Provided by PastryExpert
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Nuts and Seeds
Time 5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the cashews, peanuts, almonds, raisins, and chocolate in a bowl. Store in an airtight container to store.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 129 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
SWEET CRANBERRY ALMOND TRAIL MIX
I suggest filling a holiday-appropriate container with this yummy mix and giving it as a gift or include it in a care package. It's cheap and easy to make and you could easily make more than one batch so you have plenty left to snack on!
Provided by TiaGem
Categories Weeknight
Time 1h20m
Yield 5 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
- Spread the almonds out evenly on an ungreased baking sheet and bake 7-10 minutes or until the nuts are slightly darker in color.
- Cool the almonds completely in the baking pan.
- Reduce the oven temperature to 225 degrees.
- In a large bowl, mix together the almonds, pretzels, and cranberries and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the egg white, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
- Sprinkle the mixture over the almond combination and toss until well coated.
- Grease the baking pan and spread the mixture out evenly on it.
- Bake for 1 hour, stir every 15 minutes.
- Cool trail mix completely in the pan on a cooling rack.
- Store trail mix in an airtight container.
THE BEST HOMEMADE TRAIL MIX
My friend told me what she adds to her trail mix and I just eyeballed it. Your main components should be peanuts and almonds. 5This fills my 5 quart bowl to the brim, so you'll need a humongous bowl, or two large ones. You can add craisins if you want, and any dried fruit.I only used about 12 oz almonds and about 2/3 tub of raisins. My kids love this!
Provided by Scotland
Categories Nuts
Time 5m
Yield 5 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients into a very large bowl and combine well. Can be stored easily in gallon size ziplock bags or large Rubbermaid containers.
CEREAL TRAIL MIX
All ages are sure to enjoy this easy-to-assemble snack. "We spend a lot of time camping, canoing and attending softball games," says Holly Youngers from Cunningham, Kansas. "This crunchy mix is good for any of these occasions."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Snacks
Time 15m
Yield about 4-3/4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Choose your ingredients wisely: Consider dietary restrictions, allergies, and personal preferences when selecting ingredients for your trail mix.
- Balance flavors and textures: Combine sweet, salty, crunchy, and chewy ingredients to create a trail mix that's both flavorful and satisfying.
- Portion it out: Store your trail mix in individual portions to make it easy to grab and go for a quick snack or an energy boost during outdoor activities.
- Experiment with different ingredients: Don't be afraid to mix and match different ingredients to create unique and personalized trail mix blends.
- Make it a fun activity: Involve family and friends in making trail mix together, turning it into a fun and interactive experience.
Conclusion:
Creating a homemade trail mix is a simple yet rewarding endeavor that allows you to customize your snack to your liking while enjoying the benefits of wholesome and nutritious ingredients. Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a health-conscious individual, or simply looking for a delicious and convenient snack, a homemade trail mix is a perfect choice. With a variety of ingredients to choose from and endless flavor combinations to explore, the possibilities are limitless. So, get creative, experiment with different flavors and textures, and enjoy the satisfaction of making your own trail mix that's both delicious and nourishing.
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