Category Archives: Trail Mix

Vanagon Travel Trail Mix

I made this batch of trail mix for a special trip to Ohio Pyle. Weekend road trips are one of my favorite things to do to explore a new adventure or check out a new trail.

This year I vow to check out more new trails and, seek out more experiences.

Ingredients:

1 cup banana chips

10.5 oz bag of M&Ms

1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds

3/4 cup craisins

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

12 ounces of yogurt covered craisins

5 ounces of Sesame seed bran sticks

5 ounces roasted edamame (soy nuts)

Directions:

Mix it up and place in a sealable bag. Enjoy on a long trip.

Kitchen Sink Trail Mix

I know I’ve been on a kick with Trail Mix. There are 1000s of variations. I like it because you can easy put together leftovers of bits and pieces of goodies that you don’t have enough of for a full recipe. For example when that one recipe calls for only a half bag of chocolate chips….

This recipe yields 13 cups of Trail Mix

Ingredients:

1/2 cup peptia seeds

2 cups of chocolate chips ( semi sweet or 60% cacao)

1/2 cup of Dehydrated blueberries

1/2 a cup of Craisins

1 1/4 cup of M&Ms ( 10.7 ounces)

2 cups of peanut butter pretzels

2 cups of Cheerios

2 cups of banana chips

2 cups of roasted peanuts

1/4 cup of roasted & lightly salted sunflower seeds

Directions

1. Throw everything in the largest bowl that you possibly have. Mix thoroughly and place in a sealable container.

Buckeye Trail Mix

My mom, sister & I went to Amish County in Berlin, Ohio in late November for holiday shopping. The weekend getaway was a new tradition for Black Friday. During our ladies day weekend, I think we found more gifts for ourselves vs holiday shopping for others.

When we were shopping we ran across Buckeye Trail Mix. I thought what a clever idea.  My grandpa loves Ohio State Buckeyes. This blend for trail mix intrigued me. I reviewed the ingredients, and thought well I can make this at home for a Christmas present for him for half the price. Plus I love making homemade gifts. Win, win!

This recipe yields: 8 cups of Trail Mix

Ingredients:

1 cup mini buckeyes (Trader Joe’s sells these)

1 cup roasted salted Peanuts

1 cup of roasted unsalted peanuts

2 1/4 cups craisins

2 1/4 cups roasted lightly salted sunflower seeds

1 cup roasted Peptia seeds

Directions:

Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl. Use a spatula to mix and incorporate all the ingredients together thoroughly. Portion out the mix as you wish.

I like to place the mix in either snack size ziplocks or mason jars.

Festive Holiday Trail Mix

I came across this recipe by having leftover holiday baking chips during food prep for Chirstimas. I enjoy making gifts during the holiday. I found this one very colorful and fun for the festive season. You can make it and place the blend in 1/2 pint mason jars or place it in a bowl at your next holiday party.

Perfect gifts for the holiday! Nothing says I love you like a homemade edible gift during the holiday season.

Yields: 11 cups and fits perfectly in 1/2 pint mason jars

Ingredients:

2 cups roasted sunflower seeds salted

2 cups craisins

1 1/3 cup dried blueberries

10 oz bag swirl morsels (red, green,white)**

1 cup roasted Petita pumpkin seeds salted

2 cups roasted salted Peanuts

Directions:

Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and toss until well incorporated. Portion out in individual mason jars. 

**I found the decorative holiday baking chips at ALDI. 

Pumpkin Spice Trail Mix

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I love making gifts for the holidays, lately I have been on the kick of making trail mix. Trail mix is so versatile. This one is a new favorite, especially if you like pumpkin. I also incorporated some of my grandpa’s homegrown dehydrated apples for a new texture and natural sweetness.

This recipes yields 12 cups.

 

Ingredients:

  • 10 oz bag of white chocolate baking chips
  • 2 cups of dehydrated apples slices
  • 1 cups of roasted lightly salted sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup of roasted pepitas seeds
  • 2 cups of pumpkin flavored cheerios
  • 1 1/3 cup of cinnamon baking chips
  • 2 cups of craisins

Directions:

Place all the ingredients into a large bowl and toss until well incorporated. Portion out in individual mason jars. I placed them in individual pint size jars. You could also portion out in individual snack size sealable bags.

Topsail Trail Mix

Yep it’s that time of year we load up the car and head to to the beach. Just when you think you cannot fit one more thing in the car (and trust me, my dad is good at packing a car) you find a spot for homemade baked goods and nonperishable snacks! 

Trail mix is my go to for road trips! This one is special since we are taking it to the beach! Look out NC…here we come! 

Ingredient:

1 cup roasted whole cashews

1 cup roasted whole peanuts 

1 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup roast lightly salted sunflower 

3/4 cup Dark chocolate chips 

1 cup dehydrated apples slices 

1 cup lightly salted roasted whole almonds 

Direction:

1. Mix everything in a sealable container and give a good shake or two. Enjoy! 

Cashew Lover’s Trail Mix

Any trail mix connoisseur will love.. love this blend of nuts, seeds, and everything in between. Especially all you cashew lovers in the crowd. 

Ingredients: 

71 oz sealable container 

1 cup pepita seeds

1 cup cocoa almonds

1 1/4 cup mixed dried fruit, no added sugar (blueberries, cherries & cranberries)
1 1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower seeds

2 1/2 cups unsalted whole cashews

1 3/4 cup of dark chocolate pretzels nibs ( I found at Marshall’s♥️)

1 cup of lightly salted peanuts 

Directions:

1. Layer the ingredients separately in the container. Make sure to leave some room at the top. 

2. Secure the lid on top of the container and give it a good shake. Gently shake until all nuts, seeds, and everything in between is well incorporated throughout. 

Yields: 71 oz of trail mix and saves you $. Just say NO to store bought and your wallet will be smiling 😁