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Ever felt your energy dip halfway through a hike? Your snack might be letting you down. Trail mix isn't just a tasty treatâit's your fuel for steady, lasting energy on the trail. But store-bought versions often come packed with sugars and preservatives that can lead to energy crashes.
The good news? You can easily create your own delicious, nutritious trail mix at homeâtailored exactly to your needs.
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Build Your Ultimate Trail Mix (Here's How):
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Step 1: Choose Your Protein & Healthy Fats
(Keeps you feeling full and energized longer.)
Almonds or cashews
Nut-free? Opt for pumpkin, sunflower, chia, or hemp seeds
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Step 2: Add Grains for Sustained Energy
(Complex carbs prevent sugar crashes.)
Roasted chickpeas
Puffed quinoa
Toasted oats
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Step 3: Sprinkle in Dried Fruit for Quick Energy
(Natural sugars give an instant, healthy boost.)
Raisins, apricots, mango, cranberries
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Step 4: Boost Flavor & Healthy Fats with Coconut
Unsweetened coconut flakes slow digestion for sustained fuel.
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Step 5: Customize With Fun Add-Ons
(Keep things interesting without unnecessary fillers.)
Dark chocolate chunks
Freeze-dried berries (I love blueberries)
A pinch of cinnamon or spice
Why DIY Matters:
Imagine you're hours into your hike, feeling strong and energized. Your personalized trail mix gives you exactly what you needâwithout the unwanted additives. You control the ingredients, ensuring every bite fuels your adventure.
Ready to Experiment?
Start today by mixing your favorite ingredients from the list above. Adjust proportions, flavours, and textures until you find your perfect combination.
Pro Tip: Make small batches first, then scale up once you've nailed your ideal blend. ---
đĽ Hereâs my current mix that Iâve been taking on every trip
I mix all of these in roughly equal proportions and then allow for around 150grams per day, sometimes more.
Macadamias, almonds and cashews (I am a big macadamia fan)
Roasted chickpeas, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds
Raisins, dehydrated mango
a sprinkle of coconut flakes
freeze dried blueberries
some small broken up pieces of dark chocolate
a sprinkle of peanut M&Ms
I make around 1.5kg of this up for a 10 day trip and measure it out into individual bags. I normally have a little left over that I then have as a snack at home. Itâs delicious!
Your Turn:
Whatâs your must-have ingredient for trail mix? Hit reply and let me knowâIâd love to hear your ideas as Iâm keen to try new flavours!
Fuel smart. Hike strong.
THATâS ALL FOR THIS WEEK
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Mowser
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