There’s nothing like a bag of trail mix on a hiking or backpacking trip. Originally called GORP, for “Good Old Raisins and Peanuts,” this mix of dried fruit, nuts, chocolate and other dry ingredients can be a good energy source on the trail.
Almost anything can go into a trail mix, but many people try to find a good balance between sweet and salty items. Here are 35 tasty trail mix ingredients that you might want to try.
NUTS, SEEDS AND LEGUMES
Some experts say that 50 percent of your trail mix should be made up of these ingredients, but be aware of allergies.
- Peanuts
- Cashews
- Pecans
- Almonds
- Sunflower seeds
- Pumpkin seeds
- Walnuts
- Pistachios
DRIED FRUITS
Dried fruits don’t spoil as fast as fresh fruit and won’t moisten the other ingredients.
- Raisins
- Banana chips
- Dried cranberries
- Dried apricots
- Dried apples
- Candied orange peel
- Dried blueberries
CHOCOLATE AND SWEET STUFF
Be careful in warmer climates, because chocolate can melt and make a big mess.
- Chocolate chips
- White chocolate chips
- M&Ms
- Reese’s Pieces
- Sweetened coconut
- Peanut butter chips
CEREALS AND GRAINS
Everyone loves the satisfying crunch and texture of these ingredients.
- Granola
- Chex cereals
- Popcorn
- Pretzels
- Sweetened cereal, like Fruit Loops
- Cheetos
- Wasabi peas
SPICES
Lightly sprinkle your trail mix with one or more of these spices for extra flavor. But be careful, a little goes a long way.
- Salt
- Cinnamon
- Cayenne pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Curry powder
- Chili powder
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