Grape Hyacinth

Today is Earth Day! Why not celebrate by making a batch of trail mix? Here are a few easy recipes the whole family can enjoy:

Chunky Monkey

2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or M&Ms candies (or both)

1 cup shredded coconut

1 cup dried banana chips

Nutty Buddy

1 cup dried apricots

1 cup raisins

1 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup dried pineapple

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pistachios)

Cereal Killer

1 cup almonds or peanuts

2 cups miniature pretzels or pretzel sticks

1 cup Wheat Chex cereal

1 teaspoon onion powder

2 tablespoons peanut oil

Choose a mix (or invent your own). Place all ingredients in a large bowl and gently toss. Seal in zipper sandwich bags.  Distribute the bags and go for a nice long hike. Don’t forget to bring along plenty of water!