Trail mix
The perfect snack for popping into lunchboxes or taking out on adventures. The suggested ingredients have a good balance of dried fruit to nuts, and a mix of flavours and textures, but feel free to switch the ingredients according to your taste.
By Annie Rigg
Ingredients
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú dried banana chips
- 100²µ/3½´Ç³ú raisins
- 75²µ/2â…”o³ú dried apricots
- 75²µ/2â…”o³ú whole (unblanched) almonds or hazelnuts
- 50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú golden raisins
- 50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú dried cranberries
- 50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú red-skinned peanuts or unsalted pistachios
- 50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú coconut chips
- 50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú walnut or pecan halves
Method
Tip the banana chips and raisins into a large mixing bowl.
Cut the apricots into halves or thirds and add to the bowl with the remaining ingredients. Mix to combine.
Serve or store in an airtight box or jar for 3–4 weeks.
Recipe Tips
Add or swap in dried apple slices, pears, dried tropical fruit such as mango or papaya, dried strawberries, blueberries or cherries.
Red-skinned peanuts or hazelnuts are also a good addition or substitution.