
Whether your summer plans include hiking wild trails or exploring in your own backyard, you’ll definitely want to make your own trail mix to fuel you on those long, hot summer days. Trail mix is such a fun and delicious snack that’s not only easy to prepare and customize, but is perfect for munching on-the-go. Whip up a batch for the week, slip it in a few baggies or mason jars, and you’ve got a nutritious and delicious tag-along for all your summer adventures.
We’ve compiled a list of the perfect trail mix ingredients and a few of our very favorite combinations to inspire your creativity in the kitchen. Feel free to tweak to suit your preferences, adding your own favorites to make it just right for your family. You could even set out an assortment of add-ins and let your crew grab baggies and customize their own mixes. That’s the great thing about trail mix—it can be whatever you want it to be. When you’re finished, grab a handful, munch away, and carry on with whatever adventure awaits you!

INGREDIENT IDEAS
Nuts:
- Cashews
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Pecans
- Almonds
- Macadamia Nuts
- Sunflower Seeds

Sweets:
- M&Ms
- Dark Chocolate Chunks
- Chocolate Chips
- Butterscotch Chips
- Mini Peanut Butter Cups
- Coconut Flakes
- Mini Marshmallows

Fruits:
- Banana Chips
- Freeze-Dried Raspberries or Strawberries
- Dates
- Raisins
- Dried Mango or Pineapple Pieces
- Plantain Chips
- Dried Cherries

Other Mix-ins:
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Cheese-its
- Cheerios
- Goldfish
- Red Hots
- Yogurt-Covered Pretzels
- Twizzlers (chopped)
- Chex Mix
- Bugles

Whatever your summer plans, you’ll need some snacks to fuel you. Trail mix is a fun and delicious snack that’s easy to prepare and customize, and is perfect for munching on-the-go.
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COMBINATION IDEAS
Hearty & Adventurous:
- Walnuts
- Pretzels
- Raisins
- M&Ms
- Cashews

Beachy & Tropical:
- Dried Mango Pieces
- Dried Pineapple
- Coconut Flakes
- Macadamia Nuts
- Banana Chips

Indulgent & Sweet:
- Dark Chocolate Chunks
- Dried Cherries
- Freeze-Dried Raspberries or Strawberries
- Yogurt-Covered Pretzels
- Macadamia Nuts
- Coconut Flakes

For Your Inner Child:
- Goldfish
- Red Hots
- Cheerios
- M&Ms
- Raisins
- Mini Peanut Butter Cups

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Looks all delicious that everyone will surely love. Thanks for it.