Appetizers and Snacks

Peanut Trail Mixes

Peanut Trail Mixes is a collection of easy homemade snack mixes featuring roasted peanuts paired with dried fruit, chocolate, seeds, and other pantry favorites. From simple three-ingredient mixes to baked peanut granola, these recipes are perfect for lunches, road trips, hiking, and everyday snacking.
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Ingredients

Peanut Granola
  • 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 cups quick oats, uncooked
  • 2/3 cup shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts
  • 1/3 cup wheat germ
Chocolate GORP
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup raisins
Crunchy Combo
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup raisins or dates
  • 1 (6-ounce) package chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried apple pieces
Nature's Munch
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup raisins
Mello Munch
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup bite-size dried prunes
  • 1 cup miniature marshmallows
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, quartered
Tropical Treat
  • 1 cup roasted peanuts
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1 cup package peanut butter chips
  • 1 cup dried banana chips

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet or baking pan
  • Measuring cups
  • Mixing spoon
  • Airtight storage containers

Instructions

  1. PEANUT GRANOLA 1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted 3 tablespoons honey 2 cups quick oats, uncooked 2/3 cup shredded coconut 3/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts 1/3 cup wheat germ In a small container, mix butter and honey. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Toss with butter-honey mixture. Spread mixture in a well-greased baking pan. Bake in a preheated 325°F oven for 20 minutes. Cool and store in air-tight container. May be served with milk as a cereal, eaten out of hand as a snack or featured as a topping for yogurt or ice cream. Yields 1 quart.
  2. Combine ingredients and toss to mix. Store in a tightly closed container. CHOCOLATE GORP 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup raisins 1 cup chocolate chips
  3. Combine ingredients and toss to mix. Store in a tightly closed container. CRUNCHY COMBO 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup raisins or dates 1 six-ounce package chocolate chips 1 cup dried apple pieces
  4. Combine ingredients and toss to mix. Store in a tightly closed container. NATURES MUNCH 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup sunflower seeds 1 cup raisins
  5. Combine ingredients and toss to mix. Store in a tightly closed container. MELLO MUNCH 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup bite size dried prunes 1 cup miniature marshmallows 1/4 cup dried apricots, quartered
  6. Combine ingredients and toss to mix. Store in a tightly closed container. TROPICAL TREAT 1 cup roasted peanuts 1 cup raisins 1 six ounce package peanut butter chips 1 cup dried banana chips

Notes

<ul>
<li>Store each trail mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness.</li>
<li>Peanut Granola can be enjoyed as a cereal, snack, or topping for yogurt and ice cream.</li>
<li>Customize each mix by substituting your favorite dried fruits, seeds, or chocolate varieties.</li>
<li>These recipes are excellent for lunch boxes, hiking, camping, road trips, and afternoon snacks.</li>
<li>Keep mixes in a cool, dry place for the best shelf life.</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="margin-top:20px;">Six Homemade Peanut Trail Mix Recipes</h2>
<p>Peanut Trail Mixes offers six easy snack combinations that highlight the versatility of roasted peanuts. From classic chocolate and raisin combinations to tropical fruit blends and homemade peanut granola, these recipes provide simple ways to prepare satisfying snacks using everyday pantry ingredients.</p>
<p>Most of the mixes require only a few minutes to prepare, making them ideal for meal prep, school lunches, travel, hiking, camping, or keeping healthy snacks available throughout the week.</p>
<h2 style="margin-top:40px;">From Granola to Sweet and Savory Mixes</h2>
<p>The collection includes baked Peanut Granola along with five no-cook trail mixes that pair roasted peanuts with raisins, chocolate, dried fruit, sunflower seeds, peanut butter chips, marshmallows, and other classic snack ingredients. Each recipe delivers a different balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy textures while remaining quick to prepare.</p>
<h2 style="margin-top:40px;">Easy Snacks for Any Occasion</h2>
<p>Homemade trail mixes are easy to customize based on personal preferences or available ingredients. Prepare several varieties at once for grab-and-go snacks, afternoon pick-me-ups, road trips, or outdoor adventures. Roasted peanuts provide satisfying crunch and protein that pair naturally with fruits, seeds, and chocolate.</p>
<p>Browse more recipes in our <a href="https://aboutpeanuts.com/category/appetizers-and-snacks/">Appetizers &amp; Snacks</a> collection, learn about <a href="https://aboutpeanuts.com/the-peanuts-journey/">The Peanut's Journey</a>, or explore <a href="https://aboutpeanuts.com/where-peanuts-grow/">Where Peanuts Grow</a>.</p>

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