Trail Mix

It used to be Gorp. Good old raisins and peanuts. Some where along the lines chocolate was added and Trail Mix was born. In 1968, the name Trail Mix was used by Harmony Foods and Hadley Fruit Orchards. Both are California companies.

I make several different versions, depending on money and availability. There really is no right or wrong. I like to keep it fairly simple. Three maybe four ingredients.

Poor Man's Trail Mix

1. 1 pound roasted salted peanuts
2. 1 pound raisins
3. 12 oz package of semi sweet chocolate chips.

Candy Man's Trail Mix

1. 1 pound bag Peanut M&M's
2. 1 pound Raisinettes
3. 1 pound Reece's Pieces

Gourmet Trail Mix

1. 12 oz toasted pecans*
2. 12 oz toasted almonds*
3. 1 pound dried cherries
4. 1 pound dark chocolate chips

These are the three I tend to eat when I am hiking. In really hot weather M&M's are better than chocolate chips they do not melt as fast.

*It is easy to roast your own nuts. Heat a clean well seasoned cast iron skillet over medium to medium high heat add nuts. Stir as needed. Do not burn. It brings out the wonderful sugars.