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The Ultimate Trail Mix Guide: Get Creative with These Delicious Combinations

Why We Love Trail Mix

Trail mix has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a simple mix of nuts and dried fruit. Today, the possibilities are endless, and we can’t get enough of this convenient, energy-boosting snack. Whether you’re hitting the trails or just need a quick pick-me-up at work, trail mix is the perfect solution.

The Perfect Serving Size

While trail mix is a healthy snack option, it can be high in calories if you’re not careful. To keep things in check, aim for a serving size of about a quarter cup or less. Of course, everyone’s nutritional needs are different, so feel free to adjust the portion size to suit your needs.

Sweet Trail Mix Recipes

1. Peanut Butter Palooza: Combine banana chips, peanut butter chips, peanuts, almonds, and dark chocolate chips for a sweet and satisfying mix.
2. Classic GORP: Go old-school with a mix of peanuts, raisins, and M&M’s.
3. Tropical Temptation: Escape to the islands with a blend of cashews, Brazil nuts, dried mango, coconut flakes, and banana chips.
4. Rich and Decadent: Indulge in a mix of coconut flakes, white chocolate chips, hazelnuts, chocolate-covered coffee beans, and cacao nibs.
5. Movie Night Magic: Combine popcorn, M&M’s, and dried cherries for a sweet and salty snack.

Savory Trail Mix Recipes

1. Nutty Delight: Satisfy your nut cravings with a mix of almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, and raisins.
2. Fall Favorites: Get cozy with a blend of pecans, dried apples, maple granola, pumpkin seeds, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
3. Thai-Inspired: Add a little spice to your life with a mix of peanuts, raisins, puffed rice, pretzels, curry powder, and chili powder.
4. Coffee Shop Blend: Fuel up with a mix of hazelnuts, almonds, raisins, chocolate-covered coffee beans, and white chocolate chips.

Salty Trail Mix Recipes

1. Simple yet Sophisticated: Combine almonds, dried cherries, dark chocolate chips, sea salt, and cinnamon for a sweet and salty mix.
2. Raw Energy: Power up with a blend of walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, dried apricots, and dried cranberries.
3. Monkey Munch: Go bananas with a mix of banana chips, peanuts, sea salt, almonds, dark chocolate chips, raisins, and coconut flakes.

Spicy Trail Mix Recipes

1. Savory Seeds: Add a kick to your mix with a blend of almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.
2. Spicy and Savory: Keep things interesting with a mix of almonds, wasabi peas, sesame seeds, dried ginger, and Chex cereal.
3. Cajun Blend: Spice things up with a blend of almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sea salt, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper.

Mix ‘n’ Match Ingredients

The best part about trail mix is that it’s fully customizable. Feel free to get creative with the following ingredients:

• Nuts: Almonds, pistachios, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, and more
• Seeds: Pumpkin, sunflower, sesame, flax, and hemp seeds
• Dried Fruit: Dried apples, cherries, cranberries, goji berries, blueberries, and more
• Grains: Shredded wheat cereal, pretzels, whole-grain cereals, bran flakes, and more
• Sweets: M&M’s, chocolate chips, cacao nibs, yogurt-covered raisins, and more
• Savory Extras: Wasabi peas, coconut flakes, sesame sticks, dried ginger, and coffee beans

Get Creative and Enjoy!

Remember, the key to making the perfect trail mix is to experiment and find the combinations that you love. Don’t be afraid to try new ingredients and flavor combinations – and most importantly, have fun!