Trail mix is full of healthy fats and good energy and is one of my go-to snacks for grabbing on the go or adding to school lunches. The only problem with store-bought versions is that certain little someones are always sneaking into the panty to pick out their favorite parts until there isn’t much mixed about it. Ha! Maybe you can relate? So lately we’ve been making individual, made to order batches so everyone can have a mix that is full of their favorites. The process is pretty painless and actually really fun… raid your pantry (and the store) for dried fruit, nuts, seeds, bite-sized sweets, and other snacks, set out in bowls and let everyone fill a container with their own combination.
Some ingredient ideas..
- NUTS: raw almonds, peanuts, walnuts, macadamia, pistachios, cashews, and pine nuts
- SEEDS: sunflower or pumpkin… sesame, flax and hemp seeds are also a good addition, but a little messy.
- FRUITS: dried apricots, cranberries, bananas, mangos, goji, pineapple, blueberries, apples, coconut, and raisins
- SWEETS: mini m&m’s, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, carob chips, peanut butter chips, cacao nibs, mini marshmallows, yogurt covered raisins, and chocolate covered almonds
- SNACKS: pretzels, popcorn, cheerios or other cereal, and granola
What’s your default grab-and-go snack?
xo, Rae
Great this idea!
I buy all these ingredients in bulk, so I do not have any waste, plastic bags and the like. In addition, they are often found in bulk. Either I bring a jar, I make the tarre and I fill, or I take a small cotton bag.
I eat pumpkin seeds and cranberries in my salads! I love this!
Have a good day !