Trail Mix
Mix together:
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup cashews
3/4 cup peanuts
1 cup raisins
3/4 cup shredded coconut
3/4 cup M&M®'s, or chocolate chips
1/2 cup = 340 calories
Mix Master— Combinations
Everyone has their own nutritional and taste-related needs, so we listed these mix ideas without set ratios or measurements. There are no rules for trail mix—combine whatever sounds good!
1. Simple and Sophisticated: Almonds, dried cherries, dark chocolate chips, sea salt, cinnamon.
2. Old-School GORP: Peanuts, raisins, M&Ms.
3. Tropical Mix: Cashews, Brazil nuts, dried mango, coconut flakes, banana chips.
4. Fall Flavors: Pecans, dried apples, maple granola, pumpkin seeds, nutmeg, cinnamon.
5. Savory Seeds: Almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper.
6. Power Mix: Goji berries, pistachios, dried blueberries, flax seeds, dark chocolate chips.
7. Rich and Creamy: Coconut flakes, white chocolate chips, hazelnuts, chocolate-covered coffee beans, cacao nibs.
8. Beachy: Macadamia nuts, white chocolate chips, dried pineapple, coconut flakes.
9. Nuts for Nuts: Almonds, walnuts, peanuts, cashews, pecans, raisins.
10. Exotic: Peanuts, raisins, puffed rice, pretzels, curry powder, chili powder.
11. Spicy and Savory: Almonds, wasabi peas, sesame seeds, dried ginger, Chex cereal.
12. Raw Energy: Walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, sea salt, dried apricots, dried cranberries.
13. Peanut Butter Friend: Banana chips, peanut butter chips, peanuts, almonds, dark chocolate chips.
14. Coffee Shop: Hazelnuts, almonds, raisins, chocolate-covered coffee beans, white chocolate chips.
15. Chocolate Lover: Hazelnuts, dried cranberries, chocolate-covered almonds, M&Ms, cacao nibs.
16. Monkey Munch: Banana chips, peanuts, sea salt, almonds, dark chocolate chips, raisins, coconut flakes.
17. Movie Night: Popcorn, peanuts, M&Ms, dried cranberries. Pro tip: Use hot popcorn to melt the chocolate.
18. Cereal Lover: Bran flakes, shredded wheat cereal, puffed rice, granola, cashews, dried cherries, dried cranberries, dried blueberries.
19. Deconstructed Puppy Chow: Almonds, whole-grain Chex or wheat cereal, dark chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, cacao nibs, dried cranberries.
20. PB&J: Peanuts, dried strawberries, peanut butter chips, shredded wheat cereal.
21. Cajun Blend: Almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sea salt, garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper.