Trailblazin’ Treats

By Colleen McTiernan

Whether your kids are heading off to camp for the day or to the park with friends, their summertime fun is sure to make them hungry. Pack them one (or all!) of these tasty trail mixes to keep them energized and full throughout the day! Simply mix all the listed ingredients for a delicious treat.

The below recipes are just guidelines — if you prefer a heavier nut to dried fruit ratio or a sweeter trail mix, just add more of whatever ingredient you would like!

 

Simply Healthy

Servings: 6

½ cup almonds

½ cup dried cranberries

¼ cup granola

¼ cup dark chocolate chips

 

Peanut Butter Lovers

Servings: 6

¼ cup peanuts

¼ cup almonds

½ cup banana chips

¼ cup peanut butter chips

¼ cup chocolate chips

 

Berry Mix

Servings: 6

¼ cup almonds

¼ cup cashews

¼ cup rice cereal

¼ cup dried strawberries

¼ cup dried blueberries

¼ cup chocolate chips

 

Island Time

Servings: 6

¼ cup granola

¼ cup cashews

¼ cup dried pineapple

¼ cup dried mango

¼ cup white chocolate chips

¼ cup coconut chips

 

Sweet and Salty

Servings: 6

½ cup peanuts

¼ cup pretzels

½ cup raisins

¼ cup M&Ms

 

Chunky Monkey

Servings: 6

½ cup walnuts

¼ cup granola

½ cup banana chips

¼ cup chocolate chips