This Sweet and Salty Trail Mix is packed with satisfying nuts, dried fruit, crunchy pretzels and a little dark chocolate for good measure.
If you’ve ever driven with little ones in tow, you know that road snacks are essential. And if your kids are anything like mine, they go through them quickly!
To celebrate the kick-off of summer road trips, my friends at Discount Tire asked me to share a quick, easy and healthy snack for the busy travel season. This Sweet and Salty Trail Mix is not only fun to make but is a great excuse to get those little ones in the kitchen to help you make a batch.
My boys love berries so we used dried blueberries and strawberries but feel free to use your favorite fruits. Raisins, figs, apricots or cherries would all be fantastic. Pistachios, peanuts and dark-chocolate covered almonds add heart-healthy fats and a boost of protein to give you energy and keep you satisfied between meals while on the road.
Travel Tip: If your journey has you spending long hours in the car, make it a point to find a park or nature trail along your route. It’s a great way to let the kids burn off energy and the fresh air will give the adults a little energy boost to stay focused for the rest of the drive.
Have fun with this trail mix recipe and make it your own! It will last up to three weeks when stored in an air-tight container, perfect for stashing in the car for when cravings strike.
No forks required.
Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried fruit I used blueberries and strawberries
- 2 cups nuts I used raw pistachios and dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 cups pretzel twists
- 1 cup dark chocolate covered almonds
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and divide into snack-sized resealable plastic bags for on-the-go snacking.
Chef’s Notes
Can be stored in an air-tight container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Joanne
I need to make this before my flight tomorrow! Adults need snacks too!
Liz DellaCroce
Safe travels!!
sue|theviewfromgreatisland
Great travel tips, Liz!
Liz DellaCroce
Thanks so much Sue!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
Love having a lot of snacks on hand in the car. My kids live on them while we are on the road and I’m loving this sweet and salty mix. Can’t wait to try it!
Liz DellaCroce
Car snacks are KEY!
Megan {Country Cleaver}
Scrumpdiddlyumptious!! I need this for my first hike back out on the ankle!
Liz DellaCroce
AWww I hope your ankle is getting better!
Cathy Pollak ~ Noble Pig
We are going to be on a long road trip this summer with two teens…we will need this!
Liz DellaCroce
Perfect for your road trip!!
Brooks @ RecipeBoy
Wow this trail mix is a necessity for hikes and long car rides! I would use milk chocolate-covered almonds with apricots and dried apples.
Liz DellaCroce
Oooo I love that combo Brooks!
Dani @ DaniCaliforniaCooks
Definitely could have used this on my hiking trip this past weekend!
Meagan @ A Zesty Bite
I think I would have to fight off Livi for this snack. I’m always searching for a great toddler road snack.
Liz DellaCroce
hahah Asher was totally hoarding it!!!
susan @ the wimpy vegetarian
I’m a big hiker, and this would be a perfect snack for me!!
Liz DellaCroce
It’s the perfect hiking mix!!