I’m not going to lie — I kind of forgot about trail mix.
But don’t tell my Dad. He’s a big trail mix and GORP fan.
I’m glad that National Trail Mix Day a week ago gave me a chance to remember how easy and tasty trail mix is.
This mix is no stale peanuts and M&Ms. No, no, no. It’s got some nice, sophisticated flavors. Just like I’ve matured, I would like to think that my taste in trail mix has, too.
This is the type of trail mix that you can snack on while watching Downton Abbey or Mr. Selfridge (my current favorite).
From the crunch of the pepitas and hazelnuts to the tang of the dried cherries and health of the chia seeds, this mix is made for traveling and snacking. Did I mention that there are chocolate chips and cocoa nibs for a double chocolate punch?
For making your own trail mix (which I highly suggest), it’s as easy as selecting your favorite ingredients and mixing them together, creating something as unique as you would like. Grab some nuts for protein and crunch and some dried fruit for sweetness, letting your taste buds lead the way.
It’s so fun pairing which flavors will go together well (like the chocolate and cherries in this one). You can go tropical, traditional or even chocolate crazy if you want!
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