Portable, packable, and loaded with calories, trail mix has been a favorite of hikers and backpackers for generations. It’s the perfect on-the-go snack to get you through to the next meal. Whether you like it crunchy, salty, sweet, or spicy, there is a trail mix combination for you.
Maple Nut Trail Mix (GF)
½ c Walnuts
½ c Almonds
½ c Pecans
½ c Maple syrup
Pinch of salt
½ c Dark chocolate chips
½ c Dried cranberries
Preheat oven to 300.
Place the almonds, pecans, and walnuts in a bowl and pour in the maple syrup.
Mix well with a spoon, then spread onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Sprinkle with a pinch of salt.
Bake for about 20 minutes, then remove from oven.
Once the nuts have cooled completely, break them apart with a spoon or spatula,
then place in a bowl with the dark chocolate chips and dried cranberries. Mix
to combine, then portion into zip-top bags.
Sweet + Spicy Sriracha Trail Mix (GF option)
½ c Cashews
½ c Peanuts
1 c corn Chex cereal
1 c Pretzels
2 T Honey
2 T Sriracha
1 T Neutral oil
1 tsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
Pinch of salt
Preheat oven to 300.
Add the Sriracha, honey, oil, and liquid aminos/soy sauce to a medium bowl.
Whisk to combine. Add the Chex, pretzels, cashews, and peanuts to the bowl, and
mix well to completely coat with the Sriracha-honey sauce.
Spread mix onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for about 18 minutes (check after 15 to make sure the mix isn’t burning –
ovens may vary), then remove from oven to cool.
Once cool, portion into zip-top bags.
To make this gluten-free: Use
gluten-free pretzels and liquid aminos instead of soy sauce.
No Nut-Sense Trail Mix (GF)
½ Pepitas
½ Sunflower seeds
½ yogurt covered raisins
½ Dried tart cherries
½ Dried apricots
½ Coconut chips
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix. Portion out into zip-top bags for easy packing.
