Trail Mix recipes
Published on March 13, 2011 by The Truth Syndicate · No Comments
Trail mix is a good, and simple form of energy. It doesn’t matter if your hiking,cycling, or just everyday work around the house, you just cannot beat a good trail mix. So we are going to post some different recipes for trail mix that we have found. Hope you enjoy our selections.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped dried mixed fruit
- 2 cups mixed nuts
- 1 (10 ounce) package NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate-Covered Raisins
COMBINE dried fruit, nuts and chocolate-covered raisins in large bowl. Store in airtight container. Makes 10 servings.
http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/trail-mix/Detail.aspx
Combine the fruit, nuts and granola in a large bowl. To store trail mix, place in an airtight glass container. Keep container in a cool dry place for up to 1 month.
Cook’s Note: Fruit dried at home should be pliable, but not sticky and you should not be able to squeeze moisture from it. If the mixture becomes soft overnight, your fruit is not dry enough.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/trail-mix-recipe/index.html
Basic Trail Mix
Equal parts of nuts and various dried fruits with additions of chocolate or coconut or salty snacks like pretzels or breakfast cereal.
Let’s use a cup for an example.
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup M&Ms
Mix and portion out, remembering that 1 ounce provides 140 calories. Adjust the proportions to taste.
Common Additions:
• Dried fruit: raisins, dried apricots, date nuggets, banana chips, apple chips, dried papaya, dried cranberries, dried cherries.
• Nuts and seeds: peanuts, almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds.
• Chocolate and more: M&Ms, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, carob chips, dried coconut
• Salty stuff: Pretzels, sesame sticks, oriental rice crackers, salty “party mix” cereal.
• Cereals: Any breakfast cereal, granola.
http://walking.about.com/cs/snacks/a/recipetrailmix.htm
Ingredients
- 1 package (16 ounces) banana-nut granola
- 1 package (15 ounces) raisins
- 1 package (14 ounces) milk chocolate M&M’s
- 1 can (12 ounces) honey-roasted peanuts
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 11 cups.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1/2 cup) equals 331 calories, 15 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 73 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 7 g protein.
http://www.tasteofhome.com/Recipes/Granola-Trail-Mix
Ingredients:
1 cup uncooked old fashioned oats
2/3 cup dried cherries, chopped
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/4 cup honey
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a sided sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, cherries, almonds and salt. Drizzle with butter and honey and toss thoroughly.
Spread mixture evenly on sheet pan. Bake, stirring occasionally to ensure even browning, about 20 to 25 minutes; let cool.
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/766/Almond-Cherry-Trail-Mix105324.shtml
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