Poker Trail Mix Ingredients List

Cereal Trail Mix All ages are sure to enjoy this easy-to-assemble snack. 'We spend a lot of time camping, canoing and attending softball games,' says Holly Youngers from Cunningham, Kansas. Cinnamon – Cinnamon is only really OK around the holidays, which makes it a bad trail mix ingredient for about 11 out of 12 months of the year. Peanuts – Come on. Peanuts just aren’t that interesting. They aren’t terrible, but you can do a whole lot better. Trail mix is one of my favorite snack foods! It's perfect for a day out on the trails or a snack in between classes. My favorite trail mix brands include the BJ's Black Forest Trail Mix (almonds, peanuts, dark chocolate, hazelnuts, cranberries, and cherries) and Grandy Oat's Antioxidant Trail Mix (almonds, raisins, walnuts, cranberries, goji berries, and mulberries). Whole grain cereal, mini pretzels, toasted soybeans ('soy nuts') or air-popped popcorn will give you a dose of crunch to balance out the flavors and give your mix some extra texture.

Looking for a quick power-punching, portable snack (…alongside your Greenbelly meals, of course) to munch on during your next thru-hike? Why not give one of these 7 simple and delicious DIY trail mix recipes a try! Whether you’re a sweet and salty or spicy and savory fan, we’ve got an easy trail mix concoction for you. But before we dive further into the recipes themselves, let’s take a moment to shed a little light on how trail mix first came about and what exactly qualifies it as a “trail-worthy” snack.

3 Reasons We Love Trail Mix as a Hiking Food

1. It's Healthy: Trail mix is traditionally made up of three ingredients: dried fruits, nuts and seeds. All three contain a healthy amount of antioxidants, unsaturated fats, vitamins, and other essential nutrients. Trail mix is thus inherently healthy. But watch out for additions as trail mix can often include extra ingredients that are packed with refined sugars and oils.

2. It Provides Great Fuel: The body needs sugars to produce energy. Thankfully, dried fruits are loaded with healthy, natural sugars that will fuel your efforts on the trail. Let's also mention that seeds and nuts both contain a healthy amount of protein which will help with trail recovery. Finally, trail mix is high in fiber which keeps you full for several hours at a time.

3. It's Calorie-Dense: Because of its high content in healthy fats, trail mix has a high calories-to-weight ratio - which, as hikers who obsess over keeping our pack as light as possible, is something we are always looking for. In fact, while protein and carbs deliver 4 calories per gram, fats pack a whopping 9 calories per gram. This is why trail mix is so calorie-dense and is a great food to replenish lost calories on the trail, whether you're hiking, running or cycling.

How to Make Your Own Trail Mix Recipe

NUTS (~40% OF MIX)

Nuts are the foundation of your mix. You can pick one or combine several to bring a bit more variety to the texture of your mix. Every nut is fair game: peanut, cashew, walnut, pine nut, macadamia, almonds, etc.

Use nuts to influence the overall texture and flavor of your homemade trail mix. Want to add a dash of bitterness? Toss in a couple of walnuts. Looking for something creamier? Cashews will do the trick.

SEEDS (~25% OF MIX)

A lot of trail mix recipes you'll find online omit seeds. We like to include them, mainly for their health benefits. Seeds are nutrient bombs and the perfect way to get a healthy dose of protein, iron, fiber and magnesium on the trail. We love pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds, but you may also like flax, hemp or sesame seeds.

DRIED FRUITS (~25% OF MIX)

Dried fruit is fruit without its water content. In other words, it's fruit on steroids. It delivers all the goodies contained in your favorite fruits but is a fraction of the weight and tastes absolutely delicious. Because of their high sugar content, dried fruits are great for re-energizing during or after a demanding physical effort.

If buying dried fruits from your grocery store, watch out for added sugar and other additives. Alternatively, you can buy fresh fruits and dehydrate them yourself. As a starter, try mixing in some dried cranberries, raisins, dried mango, banana chips and/or dried cherries.

SEASONING (TO TASTE - OPTIONAL)

Some flavor combinations are beautifully complemented with a couple of spices. Looking to add a 'Thai feel' to your trail mix? Throw in a bit of dried ginger and chili. Indian? A pinch of curry will do. You could also add a bit of salt to bring out the sweetness of your dried fruits or sprinkle in some cinnamon to mellow the taste of dark chocolate. Lastly, you can coat your trail mix in maple syrup if you've got a sweet tooth.

ADDITIONS (~10% OF MIX)

When all you eat for snacks is trail mix every day, it can get a little boring. That's why the GORP ('Good Old Raisins and Peanuts') has evolved into hundreds of sweet and savory recipes that unapologetically list legumes, candy, and dried vegetables in their ingredients.

To keep your trail mix healthy, consider those your 'cheat ingredients' and limit them to 10% of your combo. Anything is good to go, just be mindful of the expiration date as a single spoiled item will ruin your whole mix. Here are some backpacking food ideas to get you started.

7 Simple and Yummy DIY Trail Mix Recipes

Instructions: For each of the following recipes, simply collect all the ingredients into a Ziploc bag or a mason jar and shake until evenly mixed. You can then start munching straight away or store for approximately a month, depending on the ingredients

The Classic (GORP)

Ingredients:

3/4 cup peanuts
3/4 cup almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 cup raisins
1/4 cup granola
Optional: 1/4 cup M&M’s (or chocolate chips)

Why it works: A classic trail mix with just the right balance of salty sweetness, this steadfast combo of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, granola and dark chocolate will hit all the taste buds while packing a powerfully fueling punch. CASINOS in MINNESOTA (MN) - 2020 up-to-date List ....

Asian Zest

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cup cashews
3/4 cup sesame seeds
3/4 cup dried mango
1/4 cup shredded coconut
1/4 cup kale chips
1/4 cup Teriyaki beef jerky
1/4 cup rice crackers

Why it works: With ingredients like mango, kale chips and even teriyaki beef jerky this trail mix might sound like it has a lot going on. Mainly because it does. But don’t knock it until you try it, sometimes the seemingly oddest food combinations have a way of creating delicious magic.

Peanut Butter Galore

Ingredients:

1 cup peanuts
1 cup banana chips
1/2 cup flax seeds
1/2 cup chocolate chips (dark)
1/2 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup pretzels

Why it works: What’s not to love about a mix that includes bananas, chocolate and peanut butter? Perfect for those with a bit of a sweet tooth, the dark chocolate chips and banana pieces are sure to satiate those sweets cravings, while the peanuts and peanut butter chips provide healthy fats that’ll keep your hunger satisfied.

Popcorn Delight

Ingredients:

1 1/4 cup almonds
1 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup dried apricot
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup popcorn
1/4 beef jerky
Cinnamon (to taste)

Why it works: Needing a little more fiber while out on the trail? This combo which includes popcorn — a very fiber-rich food — could do the trick. On top of your extra dose of fiber with this mix, you’ll also be loading your body with protein, good fats and antioxidant fruits and seeds.

Breakfast Bite

Ingredients:

3/4 cup p

Poker Trail Mix Ingredients