This Trail Mix Recipe is an easy homemade snack mix with crunchy nuts, chewy raisins, and mini M&Mโs for a sweet-and-salty combo everyone loves.
authorโs note
The Mix I Could Snack On Foreverโฆ
โฆand never get tired of! Ever since I was little, Iโve been obsessed with trail mix! Honestly, between granola and a good trail mix, I could live on just those two snacks for weeks!
I love the balance of salty and sweet, lots of crunch, and just enough chocolate mixed in. This recipe has all of that! Since I make trail mix all the time, Iโm also sharing a few of my favorite variations along with my go-to version.
Making your own trail mix saves money and lets you skip all the things you donโt actually want. No more picking around raisins or ending up with the leftover pieces no one eats!
Whenever I make this trail mix recipe, I like to make a huge batch and divide it into bags or containers. I keep one out and freeze the rest so it stays crisp and fresh for months.
Ingredients In My Trail Mix Recipe
| Ingredient | Letโs Chat About It |
|---|---|
| Roasted peanuts, almonds, & cashews | Use roasted and salted nuts for the best flavor and crunch. For a sweeter trail mix, try honey-roasted nuts. |
| Raisins | Raisins add chewiness and sweetness. Swap for dried cranberries or cherries if preferred. |
| Mini M&Mโs | Mini candies mix in better throughout the trail mix, but regular-sized M&Mโs work too! |
| Optional add-ins | Try pretzels, coconut chips, banana chips, dried mango, chocolate chips, vanilla yogurt raisins, or peanut butter baking chips for easy variations. |
Quick Tip
This Trail Mix Recipe is perfect for travel! If youโll be out in the heat, skip chocolate or yogurt-covered pieces since they melt easily. Stick with non-melting add-ins instead.
Trail Mix Recipe Variations
| Trail Mix Flavor | Whatโs In It | Other Add-Ins |
|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Banana chips, coconut chips, dried mango, cashews, almonds | Dried pineapple, papaya, yogurt raisins, dried kiwi, dates |
| Indulgent | White & milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, cranberries, peanuts, cashews | Dark chocolate, chocolate pretzels, popcorn, mini peanut butter cups |
| Peanut Loverโs | Peanuts, pretzels, peanut butter chips, Reeseโs Pieces | Chocolate chips, mini Reeseโs Cups, white chocolate chips |
| Healthy | Cranberries, yogurt raisins, cashews, almonds | Pepitas, pistachios, walnuts, sunflower seeds, coconut chips |
How To Store Trail Mix
Best Containers To Use
Small snack bags, mason jars, or meal-prep containers all work great for storing this Trail Mix Recipe. I love portioning it out so itโs ready to grab on busy days.
Serve it up!
My Favorite Ways To Use Trail Mix
- Pack this Trail Mix Recipe for road trips, hikes, or travel days.
- Divide it into bags or containers for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Toss some into lunchboxes or sports bags.
- Sprinkle it over yogurt or acai bowls for extra crunch.
- Serve it with fresh fruit for an easy snack plate.
Storage
Store this Trail Mix Recipe in an airtight container or sealed bags in a cool, dry place for 2 to 4 weeks. For longer storage, freeze the trail mix for up to 3 months. Let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.
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Trail Mix Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup banana chips coarsely chopped
- 1 cup dried mango coarsely chopped, I like Sunsweet Pacific Tropicals Premium Mango
- 1 cup roasted cashews see note 1
- 1/2 cup dry roasted and lightly salted almonds
- 1/2 cup coconut chips
- 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup peanut butter baking chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup roasted and salted cashews
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1 cup miniature M&Mโs
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1/2 cup peanut butter baking chips
- 1/2 cup Reeseโs pieces
- 1 cup dry roasted and lightly salted almonds
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt raisins
Instructionsย
- Tropical Trail Mix: Coarsely chop the banana chips and dried mango. Add 1/2 cup banana chips, 1 cup dried mango, 1 cup cashews, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1/2 cup coconut chips to a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to storage containers.
- Indulgent Trail Mix: Combine 1/3 cup white chocolate chips, 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips, 1/3 cup peanut butter baking chips, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1 cup cashews, and 1/2 cup peanuts to a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to storage containers.
- Mountain Trail Mix: Combine 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup pretzels, 1/2 cup peanut butter baking chips, and 1/2 cup Reeseโs pieces to a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to storage containers.
- Peanut Lovers Mix: Combine 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup miniature M&Mโs, 1/2 cup peanut butter baking chips, and 1/2 cup Reeseโs pieces to a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to storage containers.
- Healthy Trail Mix: Combine 1 cup almonds, 1 cup cashews, 1/2 cup dried cranberries and 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt raisins to a large bowl and toss to combine. Transfer to storage containers.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Just an fyi your ingredient list and directions
for the peanut lovers mix have different ingredients. I will definitely be making the peanut lover mix for our next camping trip.
Thanks so much for letting me know! Iโve updated! ๐
Never mind. I no sooner sent the question on amounts the I saw them. I AM blind. ๐
Haha!! There is a lot, itโs easy to miss! Enjoy Becky!
Where are the ingredients amounts? I must be blind! ๐ค
great idea and mine would omit the raisins entire;y!
So would my kids! ๐ haha!