Trail Mix Day, August 31

[donna]

August 31 is National Trail Mix day. This is the perfect food to take when hiking. Some say it was first invented by two California surfers in 1968. They made it with peanuts and raisins as an energy food. However, there is reference to trail mix in the 1958 book, "The Dharma Burns" by Jack Kerouac. He has two of his characters mentioning trail mix as a planned meal in preparation for their hiking trip.

There are many types of trail mixtures. They are a great snack for after school children as well as for the hiker.

Have some trail mix today for the National Trail Mix Day.

 

[donna]

After School Trail Mix

2 cups sesame sticks
2 cups pretzels
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup pineapple bits
1/2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup banana chips

Combine all ingredients together in a large bowl. Place in airtight container. Makes 5 cups.

 

[nitrofd]

Time to bump this protein based snack as it is its day again.

 

[donna]

A great snack.

 

[Anna Elizabeth Henry]

Love trail mix. It makes a great late afternoon snack - grab a handful and munch and you're good till dinner usually!

As I really enjoy cereal I'm a big fan of simple recipe I came across years ago in the local paper of mixing your favorite granola with your choice of flake cereal (like Special K flakes or Corn Flakes), Honey Nut Cheerios with chopped pecans and M&Ms. You toss equal amounts in of all the ingredients except the M&Ms - you halve it and toss. You can store in an airtight container for about two weeks.

 

[nitrofd]

Love trail mix. It makes a great late afternoon snack - grab a handful and munch and you're good till dinner usually!

As I really enjoy cereal I'm a big fan of simple recipe I came across years ago in the local paper of mixing your favorite granola with your choice of flake cereal (like Special K flakes or Corn Flakes), Honey Nut Cheerios with chopped pecans and M&Ms. You toss equal amounts in of all the ingredients except the M&Ms - you halve it and toss. You can store in an airtight container for about two weeks.

You mention Special K,the other day in the grocery I saw a new type of Special K,it was with cinnamon pecans.

 

[Malingerer]

When I hiked the Appalachian Trail back in '76, I ate what felt like tons of different blends of trail mix - every day for nearly six months - LOL I can hardly look at any more even after all these years.

 

[Anna Elizabeth Henry]

You mention Special K,the other day in the grocery I saw a new type of Special K,it was with cinnamon pecans.

I've seen that one, too last week! It looks so tempting. I was going to pick it up but got multi-grain English muffins instead this week for breakfast.

 

[donna]

Bumping for Trail Mix Day, Aug. 31.

 

[nitrofd]

Bumping for Trail Mix Day, Aug. 31.

My favorite trail mix is one peanut in a bowl of M & M's.

 

[donna]

Time for Trail Mix. Had some the other day. Always a great snack.

 

[Pollaco]

Great stuff if you burning calories. Otherwise it could pack on a few pounds if you're just sitting around.

 

[donna]

I guess my favorite is Chex Mix. It has been a staple snack in our house.

Happy Trail Mix Day, August 31.