Trail Mix Recipes?

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I did a search and found all manner of threads on foods, rations, snacks, etc. But I didn't see a thread solely devoted to trail mix. If you make your own, what do you put in it? Just today, I bought the really tasty mix below. I think I'm going to recreate some versions of it and carry it afield this winter.

  • dried raspberries (cranberries would work well too)
  • raisins
  • white chocolate chips
  • pecans
  • cashews
  • almonds
 
Guyon that sounds delicious. I would take out the pecans and cashews and add peanuts...I think I will make some tomorrow to take to work.
 
Trail mix is often the only food I take with me for short trips. I usually make big batches and store it in bags or nalgene bottles. I just run through the grocery store and grab what I find, but I have a similar mix to yours:

Dried Rasins
Dried Cranberries
Dried Cherries
M&M's, almond
peanuts
cashews
pecans

If I don't want it as sweet as above, I use cranberries, freeze dried peas, 'corn nuts', and nuts.

The key for me is lots of nuts for fats and proteins. Anything else is gravy...so to speak.
 
Lets see. My personal "mix" tends to vary a bit from time to time, but currently it contains:

  • Black Rasins
  • Dried Banana Chips
  • M&Ms
  • Peanuts
  • Pecans
  • Cashews
 
I made some like this to take hunting with me.

mixed nuts
M&Ms
chocholate or yogurt covered raisins
 
I always make:

- Dried Cherries
- Dried Blueberries
- Pistachios (sp?)
- Cashews
- Dark chocolate M&Ms

B

I also have a couple recipes for "energy bars" that you can wrap in saran wrap and stick in your pack that are awesome! Didn't want to side track the thread, but let me know.
 
Guyon said:
I did a search and found all manner of threads on foods, rations, snacks, etc. But I didn't see a thread solely devoted to trail mix. If you make your own, what do you put in it? Just today, I bought the really tasty mix below. I think I'm going to recreate some versions of it and carry it afield this winter.

  • dried raspberries (cranberries would work well too)
  • raisins
  • white chocolate chips
  • pecans
  • cashews
  • almonds
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I start with a bag of trail mix from Costco and add to it... pumpkin seeds, sunflower, extra M&Ms or choc chips, raw almonds... whatever I am interested in at the time.
 
Brian Andrews said:
I always make:

- Dried Cherries
- Dried Blueberries
- Pistachios (sp?)
- Cashews
- Dark chocolate M&Ms

B

I also have a couple recipes for "energy bars" that you can wrap in saran wrap and stick in your pack that are awesome! Didn't want to side track the thread, but let me know.
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i always make my own trail mix because i can control the quality of the ingredients...this mix looks good because it has no raisins...i don't like raisins but i wish i did like them; wouldn't kill me to eat them...i use to pick them out of raisin bran as a kid...

i like grapes, i drink wine but i don't like raisins...that's messed up...
 
HERE ARE A WHOLE LOT


TRAIL MIX RECIPES FOR PICNICS AND CAMPING

Honey coated papaya, chopped

Dried banana chips

Dried chopped pineapple

Almonds

Cashews

Coconut, shredded or shavings

Chopped dates

Carob chips

Carob raisins

Shelled sunflower seeds

Dried chopped mango

Mixed fruit medley

Mix all ingredients and store in tightly covered container. Very high in magnesium, Vitamin A, Protein, Iron.



684073 -- BIRD SEED (Trail Mix)

4 c. Cheerios

2 c. M&M's

2 c. raisins

2 c. nuts

Mix well. Place in zipper bags for each hiker.



684086 -- TRAIL MIX

1 1/2 c. Kraft miniature marshmallows

1 c. Baker's real semi sweet

chocolate chips

1 c. chopped dried apricots

1 c. nuts

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. coconut

1/4 c. sunflower seed kernels

Mix together ingredients. Approximately 5 cups.



684089 -- APRICOT LEATHER

10 c. fresh apricots, sliced

1 c. sugar

Slice apricots and turn into large saucepan. Add sugar and bring mixture to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved. Pour mixture into blender container and puree. Cool to lukewarm. Meanwhile, prepare a smooth level drying surface in full sunlight. Cover cookie sheets, jelly roll pans or other flat surface with clear plastic wrap. Pour apricot puree onto prepared surface, spread to 1/4-inch thickness and let dry in sunlight. Cover with cheesecloth to protect. Drying may take 20-24 hours. Bring puree inside at end of day and finish drying second day. Or finish drying in 150 degree oven with door propped ajar. Fruit is dry when puree can be peeled off plastic easily. For storing, roll up leather with plastic wrap. Wrap in more plastic wrap and seal tightly. Leather will keep at room temperature about one month, in refrigerator for about 4 months, or in freezer about 1 year.



684103 -- TRAIL MIX

2 x. oats

1 c. banana chips

1 c. roasted salted pumpkin seed

1 c. salted peanuts

1 c. raisins

1/2 c. margarine or butter

Mix oats, banana chips, pumpkin seeds, peanuts and raisins in baking pan. Pour margarine over mixture; toss until evenly coated. Cook uncovered in 350 degree oven, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes. Cool.



684106 -- TRAIL MIX

1 can mixed nuts or peanuts

2-3 sm. boxes raisins

2-3 pkgs. sunflower seeds, shelled

1 pkg. dried, pitted apricots

Shredded coconut

Cut apricots into bite size pieces. Put into bowl with remaining ingredients. Stir and put in a container with lid.

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684122 -- TRAIL MIX

1 lg. bag M & M candies

1 lg. jar dry roasted nuts

2 c. raisins

2 c. shelled sunflower seeds

Mix and enjoy.

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684133 -- HOLIDAY TRAIL MIX

1 (8 oz.) box pitted dates

1 c. whole toasted almonds

1 c. dried banana chips

1 c. dried apricots

1 c. raisins

1/2 c. sunflower seeds



Combine all ingredients. Makes about 6 cups.

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684165 -- RIVER'S TRAIL MIX

1/2 c. butter

1 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt

4 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

8 c. Wheat Chex

3 c. pretzel sticks

2 c. peanuts

Melt butter on a jelly roll pan. Stir in seasoned salt and Worcestershire sauce. Gradually add cereal, nuts and pretzels, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. Bake 1 hour at 250 degrees, stir every 15 minutes. Great Grandson

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684208 -- SUGAR FROSTED TRAIL MIX

4 c. sugar frosted flakes

2 c. dry roasted peanuts

2 c. plain chocolate candies (M & M's)

1 c. dried apricots, chopped

1 c. raisins

In a large bowl combine all ingredients; stir thoroughly. Store in a tightly covered container or plastic bag. Makes 10 cups. A variation on the above mix is to omit the sugar frosted flakes and apricots.





684236 -- GORP (TRAIL MIX)

2 lbs. M&M's

1 (15 oz.) jar dry roasted peanuts

1 (15 oz.) box raisins

Approximately 8 oz. sunflower seeds

Optional for cold weather only: 1 (6

oz.) pkg. peanut butter morsels

Combine all ingredients together in large bowl and store tightly sealed in ziploc bags. This is a great energy booster for hunters and hikers.

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684250 -- TRAIL MIX

1 lg. jar unsalted peanuts

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 sm. pkg. raisins

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. This is a high-energy trail mix for those summer hikes - not salty, so it doesn't make you thirsty!

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684250 -- TRAIL MIX

1 lg. jar unsalted peanuts

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 sm. pkg. raisins

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. This is a high-energy trail mix for those summer hikes - not salty, so it doesn't make you thirsty!

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684250 -- TRAIL MIX

1 lg. jar unsalted peanuts

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 sm. pkg. raisins

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. This is a high-energy trail mix for those summer hikes - not salty, so it doesn't make you thirsty!

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684250 -- TRAIL MIX

1 lg. jar unsalted peanuts

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 sm. pkg. raisins

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. This is a high-energy trail mix for those summer hikes - not salty, so it doesn't make you thirsty!

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684256 -- TRAIL MIX

1-2 c. M&M's

1-2 c. Pretzels

1-2 c. marshmallows

1-2 c. mixed nuts

1-2 c. Chex cereal

1-2 c. dried fruit

1-2 c. Fruit Loops

1-2 c. Cheerios

1-2 c. raisins

1-2 c. chocolate chips

1-2 c. coconut flakes

1-2 c. bridge mix

Mix 1 to 2 cups of each ingredient that are desired in a large container. Shake it up and serve.

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684264 -- TRAIL MIX

1 c. golden raisins

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 c. apricots, chopped

1 c. walnuts, chopped

Mix the ingredients together and enjoy.

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684269 -- TEXAS TRAIL MIX

4 c. bite size pretzels

12 oz. crisp cereal squares

1 lb. mixed nuts

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. chili powder

1 oz. pkg. ranch dressing mix

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, if desired

1/2 c. vegetable or peanut oil

Mix dry ingredients in a large brown paper bag. Add oil and shake well. Bake in brown bag at 200 degree oven for about 1 hour.

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684293 -- VANILLA CHIP TRAIL MIX

1 stick margarine, melted

2 tbsp. cocoa

2 tbsp. sugar

4 c. Cheerios cereal

4 c. Wheat Squares cereal

1 c. slivered almonds

1 c. golden raisins

1 (10 oz.) pkg. Hershey vanilla milk

chips

In 4-quart bowl, place margarine. Microwave on High 1 minute or until melted; stir in cocoa and sugar. Add cereals and almonds; stir until evenly coated. Microwave at High 3 minutes, stirring every minute; stir in raisins. Microwave on High additional 3 minutes, stirring every minute. Cool completely stir in vanilla chips. Store in tightly covered container in cool, dry place.

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684359 -- TRAIL MIX

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. peanuts

1/2 c. dried apples

1/2 c. chocolate chips

1/2 c. sunflower seeds

Mix ingredients thoroughly and keep in a ziplock plastic bag.

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684361 -- *GRANOLA

3 c. rolled oats

1/2 c. slivered almonds

1 c. chopped walnuts

1/4 c. sunflower seeds

1/2 c. unsweetened coconut

1/2 c. raw wheat germ

Mix above ingredients together in large bowl. Mix together: 1/4 c. maple syrup 1/3 c. water 1/4 c. honey Pour over dry mixture and stir. Bake in large (13x13 inch) pan at 225 degrees for 2 hours. Add 3/4 cup raisins after baking.

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684425 -- TRAIL MIX

1/2 c. dried fruit (2 1/2 oz.)

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. walnut pieces (2 oz.)

1/3 c. almonds (2 oz.)

1/4 c. Spanish style or Virginia

peanuts

1/4 c. sunflower seeds

1/4 c. shredded coconut

Mix together. Store in 10 1/4 cups portioned plasti c bags.

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684431 -- CRUNCHY TRAIL MIX

Try sprinkling over fresh fruit or yogurt for a change of page. 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. dried banana chips 1/2 c. unsalted dry-roasted peanuts 1/4 c. chopped dried apricots Combine all ingredients. Store in plastic bag. Makes about 3 1/2 cups.



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684457 -- TRAIL MIX

1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 c. chopped dried apricots

1 c. nuts

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. coconut

1/4 c. sunflower seed kernels

Mix together ingredients. Approximately 5 cups.

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684484 -- TRAIL MIX

1 stick margarine

1 (12 oz.) box Crispix

1 c. peanut butter

1 (12 oz.) bag chocolate chips

4 c. powdered sugar, to cover

Melt butter, chocolate chips and peanut butter in microwave until smooth. Pour over cereal and mix. Cover with powdered sugar until pieces start to separate.



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684486 -- TRAIL MIX

1 lg. bowl

Measuring cup

Wooden spoon

Plastic bags

Granola (or other whole grain flakes)

Sunflower seeds

Almonds, peanuts, walnuts or pecans

Raisins

Dried apples, peaches & apricots

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684496 -- TRAIL MIX

1 c. granola

1/2 c. peanuts

1/4 c. raisins

1/4 c. chocolate chips (opt.)

2 tbsp. sunflower seeds

Mix until well blended.



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684407 -- TRAIL MIX

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684403 -- TRAIL SNACK BARS

1/4 c. margarine

3 c. miniature marshmallows

3 c. crisp rice cereal

2 c. granola

1 c. raisins

Melt margarine in 3 quart saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows, stir until melted and well blended. Add cereal, granola and raisins, stirring until well coated. Press into greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Cool and cut into bars. Hint: If you lightly coat hands with butter to press mixture in pan it is much easier.

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Back when I was just out of high school I was working in a truckstop pumping diesel. I would buy
Raisins
sunflower seeds (Shelled)
sixlets (generic m&m's)
corn nuts
all single serving size
dump in a brown paper bag
Shake
munch on during shift
We were in a price war with several local truckstops
and pumping 7k-11k gallons of diesel an 8 hour shift was common. I pump over 17000 gallon on a double shift one time. I lived off the stuff that summer
Roy
 
pilote said:
i always make my own trail mix because i can control the quality of the ingredients...
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That is why I like to make mine as well. Many of the commerically made up ones are heavy on the peanuts, raisins and such. I don't have a problem with any of that, I just don't think it is as yummy as cashews, pistachio's, cherries and blueberries :D

B
 
Peanuts
Brazil Nuts
Cashews

All non-salted

Dried Papaya
Dried Pineapple
Dried Apple
Dried BU-NAN-NUH :D
 
All of the above sound good. Has anyone made pemmican? I would like to try with my deer jerky.
 
I don't have any set recipe. It will usually contain M&Ms, peanuts, raisins and whichever dried fruits strike my fancy at the time. I really like dried apricots and banana chips so those are usually included.
 
pilote said:
i like grapes, i drink wine but i don't like raisins...that's messed up...
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I'm exactly the same. I've grown out of picking them out so will eat them begrudgingly but I don't like them yet eat grapes and drink wine.

As for my trailmix it varies, usually to what ever I have on hand or think of at the time but basically the same as most: M&Ms, cashews (honey roasted often), almonds (prefer smoked), rice chips, dried fruit (strawberries, bananna, apricot etc).

I like the idea of the white choc chips Guyon, never occured to me before and would be nice with the rasberries. I'll ahve to try that.
 
The Dollar Tree is your friend! I picked up a bunch of stuff to make up a nice sized bowl of mix tonight. Let's see...

2 bags of salted cashews
1 jar of peanuts
1 bag of banana chips
1 bag of sunflower seeds
1 bag of yogurt covered raisins
1 bag of Tropical trail mix (with pineapple, raisins, dates, bananas, papaya, coconut)

At the grocery store, I snagged...

Ocean Spray dried cranberries, both regular and cherry flavored. $2.50 a pack.
Sliced almonds @ $1.80 for a pack
White chocolate chips @ $2.50 for a bag

I added a few more raisins from home and voilà... a tasty mix if I do say so myself.
Came in under $18 with tax and made up enough mix to fill a gallon-sized Ziploc. :thumbup:

Trail-Mix.jpg
 
Bushman5's Anti-Vegan Trailmix:

- 1 lb diced beef jerky
- 1 lb dice dried hot pepperoni
- 1 lb diced hard cheese (like romano or slightly dried aged cheddar)
- 1 lb diced dried Lanyager (spelling?) sausage
- 1 lb diced dates
- 1 lb currants
- 1 lb dried cranberries

mix everything into a bucket, portion into heavy freezer bags or containers and enjoy on the trail. Its meaty, tasty, and excellent long term energy.
 
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