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Trail Mix

Trail mix is a versatile food that can be made at home and taken on hikes or picnics for instant energy. You might want to try some of these recipes or experiment with your own combinations. Just mix the ingredients together in a bowl and store in an airtight container until ready to use.

Level: Easy

Time involved: Half to one hour

Ingredients:

Monkey Business recipe:

  • 2 cups peanuts
  • 1 cup chocolate morsels
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup banana chips

Cereal Killer recipe:

  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 2 cups mini-pretzels
  • 1/2 cup Wheat Chex cereal
  • 1/2 cup Rice Chex cereal
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil

Fruits and Nuts mix:

  • 1 cup dried apricot pieces
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried pineapple
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Place ingredients in a mixing bowl and toss gently to mix. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.

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Excerpted from The Complete Idiot's Guide to Holiday Crafts © 2002 by Marilee LeBon. All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. Used by arrangement with Alpha Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.

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