Whether you’re driving home for the holidays or headed somewhere far for Thanksgiving, snacks on a long car ride are a necessity. Try one, or all, of these four trail mix recipes for a snack that’s equal parts sweet, salty and savory, and filling for a long car ride.
Classic Monster Trail Mix
Prep Time: 5 minutes
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup M&Ms
1/4 cup peanut butter chips
1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
Fall Harvest Trail Mix
Prep Time: 5 minutes
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup craisins
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup walnuts
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
Coffee Shop Trail Mix
Prep Time: 5 minutes
1/2 cup hazelnuts
1/2 cup dark chocolate-covered espresso beans
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup white chocolate chips
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl and store in an airtight container.
Spicy Cajun Trail Mix
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup almonds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
1/4 tbsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Heat oven to 350°. Mix all the ingredients in a bowl. Spread on parchment lined baking sheet, in a single layer. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes and store in an airtight container.