Sweet, salty, crunchy, chewy, and everything in-between, we're sharing FOUR all new trail mixes that we guarantee are Not Your Average Trail Mix!
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Your Best Mix
The way we see it, there are two types of trail mixers in this world. Those who are content with their peanuts, raisins, and M&Ms, and those who take it next level. Clearly, we fall into the latter category ?. For us, trail mixes are meant to come in a variety of colors, textures, and flavors, to fit our every mood and activity. Another wards, our relaxing "beach day" combo will look different from our "epic hiking adventure" pack. If you follow that, this post was made for YOU!
Not Your Average Trail Mix
Not sure where to start? Think outside the box and build your mix using one (or more!) options from each of these four categories: Crunchy, Chewy, Sweet, and Savory.
Crunchy - Pretzels, popcorn, and cereal are classic standbys but have you tried fruits and vegetables? Freeze dried and dehydrated, that is! These dried fruits and veggies make the perfect fuel because they're flavorful, shelf-stable, and contain fiber and important nutrients to help fuel your activity! Crunchy strawberries, blueberries, peaches and carrots add sweetness, and green beens and beets provide that savory touch.
Chewy - Raisins are trail mix no-brainers but don't forget other chewy cousins like prunes, dates, cherries, and mango! Another fun and kid-friendly option is homemade fruit leather! Like savory? Sun dried tomatoes and mushroom or coconut "jerky" fit the bill!
Sweet - Let's state the obvious: where chocolate goes, we follow! Milk, dark, or white, you can't go wrong! That said, toasted coconut, dried pineapple, and banana chips also lend natural sweetness, plus fiber, vitamins and minerals!
Savory - A savory component makes a good trail mix a great one. Think of plain Chex cereal versus Chex Party mix - umami heaven! Roasted green peas, crunchy chickpeas, baked kale chips, jerky, dried mushrooms, nori (seaweed), and pre-seasoned popcorn, chips, or crackers can lend a savory note.
Want to find out the best mix for YOU? Take our quiz below ? and get your perfect mix!
Build Your Mix!
Now that you've got your results, start mixing! Use these recipes to help you get started, then share YOUR own mix creations in the comments!
"Beachy" Trail Mix
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup toasted coconut chips
- ½ cup dried pineapple or mango
- ¼ cup pepitas
- 1 ½ cups dehydrated carrot sticks
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss well to mix. Enjoy!
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"Rugged" Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups beet chips
- ½ cup shelled pistachios
- ⅓ cup yellow raisins
- ¼ cup crunchy roasted green peas* can sub with crunchy chickpeas or sunflower seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing bowl and toss to combine. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
"Carefree" Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chex or Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup freeze dried bananas
- ⅓ cup peanuts
- ⅓ cup chocolate covered raisins or espresso beans
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss well to mix. Enjoy!
Nutrition
"Classic" Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 3 cups lightly salted popcorn
- ⅓ cup almonds
- ⅓ cup favorite chocolate pieces and for chocolate drizzle
- 4-6 dates or prunes
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and toss well to mix. If desired, melt ½ of chocolcate in microwave in 15 second intervals until smooth. Drizzle over popcorn. Enjoy!
I got classic. Can’t wait to try making it. Sounds yummy.
Anything with chocolate gets my vote! Love classic!
The beachy trail mix!
Oh yeah! Love that tropical, beach mix!
The Beachy Mix
Can't go wrong with a tropical beach mix, love it!
I got the carefree trail mix! Yay!! Suits me well!
Oooh that one may be my top favorite!
I took the quiz and got the classic mix...can’t go wrong with chocolate, almonds, and popcorn! I think I might mix up the dried fruits too ?
I’m a beachy trail mix person! Sounds about right!
Every day is a good day for a tropical mix!
We couldn't agree MORE!!!
I got the beachy mix ? definitely getting stuff to make these soon!
I got “carefree” mix -would definitely make with espresso beans ?? but honestly, all of these varieties sound amazing. Would probably take a shortcut on the classic mix and use Safe + Fair drizzled chocolate popcorn! Thanks for all the yummy (and easy!) snack ideas
ooookay. Must try it with the safe + fair drizzle pop STATTTTT!
I took the quiz and it says I would like "The Carefree Mix". They all look so incredibly wonderful......let's see, I AM a fan of bananas, peanuts and chocolate covered raisins. But I also LOVE popcorn and chocolate, and dates are so deliciously sweet. I pick...both!
Both it is! I like it!!!