Homemade Trail Mix To Fuel Your Adventures
Jun 09, 2020, Updated Jun 21, 2023
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Summertime is outside time! Fuel your outdoor adventures with delicious and nutritious fruits and vegetables. Homemade trail mix can be assembled using fruits, veggies, and nuts which provide a body with the nutrients it needs to stay active.
Trail mix is convenient too! Mix up a large batch and store it in an airtight container. Divvy up daily portions into smaller containers for each family member. Zip-top bags of trail mix fit easily into a backpack, purse, diaper bag, or even a back pocket!
Kickstart any adventure with a healthy handful of homemade trail mix. Hiking, biking, or swimming, this snack-on-the-go will supply the energy you need to have a fun and active day in the sun.
From picnics to poolside, homemade trail mix is always a smart choice for a summertime snack! The key to making an energy-boosting mix is to use nutritious fruits (like strawberries from Naturipe Farms!), vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
Here are some ingredients to consider using in your trail mix:
- Dehydrated berries (strawberries, blueberries etc.)
- Pistachios (shelled)
- Dehydrated mango
- Pecans
- Banana chips
- Raw almonds
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Green pea crisps
- Apple chips
- Dried cherries
- Raw cashews
- Dried cranberries
- Walnuts
- Wasabi peas
- Freeze-dried peas
- Sunflower seeds (shelled)
- Dark chocolate chips
- Pepitas
- Green bean crisps
- Popcorn (plain)
- Raisins
- Dried apricots
Pick at least 5-6 ingredients and mix them together in a large bowl. If you’d like, you can add a pinch or two of spices (think cinnamon or nutmeg). Once everything is mixed together, store in an airtight container. Portion out a day’s worth at a time to keep intake to a healthy amount.
Experiment with ingredients to see which combination you enjoy best. There’s no right or wrong but here’s an ideal mix to get you started:
- Raw almonds
- Walnuts
- Pistachios
- Pepitas
- Banana chips
- Dehydrated strawberries
- Dehydrated mangos (snapped into small pieces)
- Dark chocolate chips
- Coconut flakes, unsweetened
Visit fruitandveggies.org for more creative ideas to fuel your outdoor adventures. When in doubt remember that it’s always a smart idea to #HaveAPlant!
