Trail Mix Variations – Beyond GORP

Budget Menu & Dirt Cheap Recipes Camping & Outdoor Recipes Trail Mix Variations – Beyond GORP

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    • #287015
      Amalgamate

      GORP (good ole raisins and peanuts) with M&Ms is an awesome trail mix, but sometimes I just crave a different flavor. So here’s a list of items that can be mixed for on-the-go treats.
      Buying individual items on sale (with coupons too!) makes a larger, cheaper batch of trail mix that suits your own tastes.

      Nuts: Pistachios, pecans, peanuts, almonds, macadamia nuts, cashews, walnuts. These can be plain, salted, honey-roasted, spicy, etc.

      Seeds: Pumpkin, sunflower

      Dried fruits: cherries, blueberries, raisins, cranberries, apricots, date pieces, pineapple, mango, apples, banana chips. Try freeze-dried for a crispier fruit.

      Mini chips: chocolate, peanut butter, white chocolate, butterscotch, cinnamon

      Grains: oats or granola, Rice Krispies, Cheerios, Chex cereal, other cereal, pretzels, Goldfish crackers, sesame sticks

      Other: coconut flakes, mini marshmallows, candied ginger, bite-size cookies like mini oreos, broken cookies like graham cracker pieces

      Examples
      These aren’t necessarily energy-packed or the healthiest for a long hike. If you just want a snack while hanging out with friends around the campfire or tailgating, then indulge.
      Tropical mix: dried pineapple, papaya and/or apricot, macadamia nuts, cashews, and shredded coconut
      Chocolate Peanut Butter: mini chocolate chips, pretzel nuggets with peanut butter, peanut butter cereal like Envirokidz or Reese’s
      Kid Friendly: Honey Nut Cheerios, M&Ms, pretzel sticks, banana chips, chopped pecans
      Apple Pie Mix: dried apple, cinnamon chips, granola or plain Cheerios, chopped walnut
      Kickin Mix: Beef jerky (bite size pieces), spicy peanuts, wasabi peas

    • #429266
      FreebieQueen

      these are awesome ideas, I love getting packages of dried fruits at aldi’s and then mixing up a big batch of different flavors. We usually divide them up into individual size bags and leave them in a container in the pantry, so the kids can grab a bag and head out the door to school. It’s always nice to see some new ideas & flavor combinations, thanks for sharing!

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Budget Menu & Dirt Cheap Recipes Camping & Outdoor Recipes Trail Mix Variations – Beyond GORP