UA Cooperative Extension

Homemade Trail Mix

Homemade Trail Mix

INGREDIENTS:

Homemade Trail Mix

1 cup whole grain cereal (corn flakes, toasted oats, raisin bran, etc.)
3/4 cup nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.)
1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, raisins, apricots, etc)
2 tablespoons shredded coconut
1 tablespoon dark chocolate chips

EQUIPMENT:

Measuring cups
Large mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
6- sandwich size zipper storage bags

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Wash hands with soap and warm water.
  2. Pour all ingredients into a large mixing bowl and mix well.

Homemade Trail Mix

  1. Portion out 1/2 cup trail mix into each zipper storage bag.

Homemade Trail Mix

  1. Store at room temperature until you’re ready to eat. (Tip: Trail mix can be stored for several weeks, so save time by making enough for the month!)

Mix It Up!

  • Use different types of whole grain cereal!
  • Try different combinations of dried fruit and nuts.