TRAIL  MIX RECIPES FOR PICNICS AND CAMPING

 Honey coated papaya, chopped

Dried banana chips

Dried chopped pineapple

Almonds

Cashews

Coconut, shredded or shavings

Chopped dates

Carob chips

Carob raisins

Shelled sunflower seeds

Dried chopped mango

Mixed fruit medley

 Mix all ingredients and store in tightly covered container.  Very high in magnesium, Vitamin A, Protein, Iron.  

684073 -- BIRD  SEED  (Trail Mix)

 4 c. Cheerios

2 c. M&M's

2 c. raisins

2 c. nuts

 Mix well.  Place in zipper bags for each hiker. 

684086 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 1/2 c. Kraft miniature marshmallows

1 c. Baker's real semi sweet

   chocolate chips

1 c. chopped dried apricots

1 c. nuts

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. coconut

1/4 c. sunflower seed kernels

 Mix together ingredients.  Approximately 5 cups. 

684089 -- APRICOT  LEATHER

 10 c. fresh apricots, sliced

1 c. sugar

 Slice apricots and turn into large saucepan.  Add sugar and bring mixture to a boil, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.  Pour mixture into blender container and puree.  Cool to lukewarm.  Meanwhile, prepare a smooth level drying surface in full sunlight.  Cover cookie sheets, jelly roll pans or other flat surface with clear plastic wrap.  Pour apricot puree onto prepared surface, spread to 1/4-inch thickness and let dry in sunlight.  Cover with cheesecloth to protect.  Drying may take 20-24 hours.  Bring puree inside at end of day and finish drying second day.  Or finish drying in 150 degree oven with door propped ajar.    Fruit is dry when puree can be peeled off plastic easily.  For storing, roll up leather with plastic wrap.  Wrap in more plastic wrap and seal tightly.  Leather will keep at room temperature about one month, in refrigerator for about 4 months, or in freezer about 1 year.  

684103 -- TRAIL  MIX

 2 x. oats

1 c. banana chips

1 c. roasted salted pumpkin seed

1 c. salted peanuts

1 c. raisins

1/2 c. margarine or butter

 Mix oats, banana chips, pumpkin seeds, peanuts and raisins in baking pan.  Pour margarine over mixture; toss until evenly coated.  Cook uncovered in 350 degree oven, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.  Cool. 

684106 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 can mixed nuts or peanuts

2-3 sm. boxes raisins

2-3 pkgs. sunflower seeds, shelled

1 pkg. dried, pitted apricots

Shredded coconut

 Cut apricots into bite size pieces.  Put into bowl with remaining ingredients.  Stir and put in a container with lid. 

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 684122 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 lg. bag M & M candies

1 lg. jar dry roasted nuts

2 c. raisins

2 c. shelled sunflower seeds

 Mix and enjoy. 

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684133 -- HOLIDAY  TRAIL  MIX

 1 (8 oz.) box pitted dates

1 c. whole toasted almonds

1 c. dried banana chips

1 c. dried apricots

1 c. raisins

1/2 c. sunflower seeds

 Combine all ingredients.  Makes about 6 cups. 

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684165 -- RIVER'S  TRAIL  MIX

 1/2 c. butter

1 1/4 tsp. seasoned salt

4 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

8 c. Wheat Chex

3 c. pretzel sticks

2 c. peanuts

 Melt butter on a jelly roll pan.  Stir in seasoned salt and Worcestershire sauce.  Gradually add cereal, nuts and pretzels, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated.  Bake 1 hour at 250 degrees, stir every 15 minutes.  Great Grandson

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684208 -- SUGAR  FROSTED  TRAIL  MIX

 4 c. sugar frosted flakes

2 c. dry roasted peanuts

2 c. plain chocolate candies (M & M's)

1 c. dried apricots, chopped

1 c. raisins

 In a large bowl combine all ingredients; stir thoroughly.  Store in a tightly covered container or plastic bag.  Makes 10 cups.  A variation on the above mix is to omit the sugar frosted flakes and apricots. 

684236 -- GORP  (TRAIL  MIX)

 2 lbs. M&M's

1 (15 oz.) jar dry roasted peanuts

1 (15 oz.) box raisins

Approximately 8 oz. sunflower seeds

Optional for cold weather only: 1 (6

   oz.) pkg. peanut butter morsels

 Combine all ingredients together in large bowl and store tightly sealed in ziploc bags.  This is a great energy booster for hunters and hikers. 

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 684250 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 lg. jar unsalted peanuts

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 sm. pkg. raisins

 Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  This is a high-energy trail mix for those summer hikes - not salty, so it doesn't make you thirsty! 

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 684250 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 lg. jar unsalted peanuts

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 sm. pkg. raisins

 Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  This is a high-energy trail mix for those summer hikes - not salty, so it doesn't make you thirsty! 

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 684250 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 lg. jar unsalted peanuts

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 sm. pkg. raisins

 Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  This is a high-energy trail mix for those summer hikes - not salty, so it doesn't make you thirsty! 

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 684250 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 lg. jar unsalted peanuts

1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips

1 sm. pkg. raisins

 Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.  This is a high-energy trail mix for those summer hikes - not salty, so it doesn't make you thirsty! 

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 684256 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1-2 c. M&M's

1-2 c. Pretzels

1-2 c. marshmallows

1-2 c. mixed nuts

1-2 c. Chex cereal

1-2 c. dried fruit

1-2 c. Fruit Loops

1-2 c. Cheerios

1-2 c. raisins

1-2 c. chocolate chips

1-2 c. coconut flakes

1-2 c. bridge mix

 Mix 1 to 2 cups of each ingredient that are desired in a large container.  Shake it up and serve.  

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 684264 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 c. golden raisins

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 c. apricots, chopped

1 c. walnuts, chopped

 Mix the ingredients together and enjoy. 

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 684269 -- TEXAS  TRAIL  MIX

 4 c. bite size pretzels

12 oz. crisp cereal squares

1 lb. mixed nuts

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. chili powder

1 oz. pkg. ranch dressing mix

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper, if desired

1/2 c. vegetable or peanut oil

 Mix dry ingredients in a large brown paper bag.  Add oil and shake well.  Bake in brown bag at 200 degree oven for about 1 hour.  

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684293 -- VANILLA  CHIP  TRAIL  MIX

 1 stick margarine, melted

2 tbsp. cocoa

2 tbsp. sugar

4 c. Cheerios cereal

4 c. Wheat Squares cereal

1 c. slivered almonds

1 c. golden raisins

1 (10 oz.) pkg. Hershey vanilla milk

   chips

  In 4-quart bowl, place margarine.  Microwave on High 1 minute or until melted; stir in cocoa and sugar.  Add cereals and almonds; stir until evenly coated. Microwave at High 3 minutes, stirring every minute; stir in raisins.  Microwave on High additional 3 minutes, stirring every minute.  Cool completely stir in vanilla chips.  Store in tightly covered container in cool, dry place.

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684359 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. peanuts

1/2 c. dried apples

1/2 c. chocolate chips

1/2 c. sunflower seeds

  Mix ingredients thoroughly and keep in a ziplock plastic bag.

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 684361 -- *GRANOLA

 3 c. rolled oats

1/2 c. slivered almonds

1 c. chopped walnuts

1/4 c. sunflower seeds

1/2 c. unsweetened coconut

1/2 c. raw wheat germ

  Mix above ingredients together in large bowl.  Mix together: 1/4 c. maple syrup 1/3 c. water 1/4 c. honey   Pour over dry mixture and stir.  Bake in large (13x13 inch) pan at 225 degrees for 2 hours.  Add 3/4 cup raisins after baking.

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684425 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1/2 c. dried fruit (2 1/2 oz.)

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. walnut pieces (2 oz.)

1/3 c. almonds (2 oz.)

1/4 c. Spanish style or Virginia

   peanuts

1/4 c. sunflower seeds

1/4 c. shredded coconut

  Mix together.  Store in 10 1/4 cups portioned plasti c bags.

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 684431 -- CRUNCHY  TRAIL  MIX

   Try sprinkling over fresh fruit or yogurt for a change of page. 1 c. raisins 1/2 c. dried banana chips 1/2 c. unsalted dry-roasted peanuts 1/4 c. chopped dried apricots   Combine all ingredients.  Store in plastic bag.  Makes about 3 1/2 cups.

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684457 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 1/2 c. miniature marshmallows

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 c. chopped dried apricots

1 c. nuts

1/2 c. raisins

1/2 c. coconut

1/4 c. sunflower seed kernels

  Mix together ingredients.  Approximately 5 cups.

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 684484 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 stick margarine

1 (12 oz.) box Crispix

1 c. peanut butter

1 (12 oz.) bag chocolate chips

4 c. powdered sugar, to cover

  Melt butter, chocolate chips and peanut butter in microwave until smooth.  Pour over cereal and mix.  Cover with powdered sugar until pieces start to separate.

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 684486 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 lg. bowl

Measuring cup

Wooden spoon

Plastic bags

Granola (or other whole grain flakes)

Sunflower seeds

Almonds, peanuts, walnuts or pecans

Raisins

Dried apples, peaches & apricots

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 684496 -- TRAIL  MIX

 1 c. granola

1/2 c. peanuts

1/4 c. raisins

1/4 c. chocolate chips (opt.)

2 tbsp. sunflower seeds

  Mix until well blended. 

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684407 -- TRAIL  MIX