Trail mix is such a great snack and so easy to make! I make a mix with some healthy ingredients I usually have on hand—dried cranberries, coconut flakes, roasted almonds, chopped dates, and of course, dark chocolate chips! If you’re not crazy about dates, you can chop up your favorite energy or protein bar and use that instead! I often use different chocolate flavors of Lärabars in this trail mix instead of dates! RX BARs would be good too!
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I’ve mentioned before how much I love homemade granola and how easy it is to make. And this granola recipe is especially easy because you can use your favorite pre-made trail mix in it! For this batch of granola, I used a tropical trail mix, but you can use any flavor you like.
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As I’ve mentioned before, something that’s hard for me to resist when I see the long aisle of Easter candy at the store are those malted milk speckled eggs–malt balls covered with a candy coating. I eat way too many of them! One year, I told myself I would not buy any of those eggs unless I used them in a recipe. So I came up with this Easter Trail Mix—a blend of chocolatey sweets mixed in with some healthy ingredients. The mini speckeled eggs and pastel M&M’s give the mix plenty of chocolatey taste and spring color, and the other goodies include raisins, sunflower kernels, coconut flakes, peanuts, and mini pretzel twists. This recipe makes a large bowl of trail mix, so there’s plenty for everyone to munch on!
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If you’re looking for a fun, quick, easy snack to make, try this Candy Corn Trail Mix—it’s a colorful, yummy blend of sweetness and saltiness and the perfect treat for fall! Just mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl and it’s ready! It’s great for packaging up in small cellophane bags, too, if you’re wanting to share or give out some special treats!
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