Celebrate National Trail Mix Day with Homemade Creations

Did you know that trail mix has been enjoyed as an on-the-go snack for thousands of years? It should come as no surprise that people have been utilizing this snack as an energy booster for centuries given all its health benefits. Celebrate this yummy and nutritious snack on August 31st for National Trail Mix Day.

Trail mix is a great treat to enjoy either on-the-go, at home or work. Often eaten by hikers, trail mix is an easy snack, packed with nutritious benefits that give you the energy rejuvenation you may need throughout the day.

Not only is trail mix easy to make, it can also be really fun and allows you to be creative. Typically trail mix is a combination of nuts, dried fruits, grains, and sometimes chocolate, however, you can mix it up any way you like.

Health Benefits of Trail Mix

With a range of combinations, trail mix provides countless nutritious health benefits. All the vitamins, minerals, protein, and healthy fats make it a well-balanced snack. The more creative you make your mix, the more nutritional benefits you will get. Here are just some of the health benefits:

Whole Grains and Fiber: Whether you add in granola, popcorn, or cereal, trail mix is a great way to add some grains into your day. Try using whole grains for added fiber to aid in healthy digestion and keep you feeling satiated.

Healthy Fats: Mixed nuts will keep you feeling full longer with their addition of healthy fats. Your body uses fat for long-lasting energy that can help you push through that middle of the day slump.

Vitamins and Minerals– Flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds make great additions to any trail mix. They are full of countless vitamins and minerals that are essential to your body.

4 Trail Mix Creations

When making your own trail mix, get creative! You can make trail mix based on a recipe or go rogue and make one that suits your taste buds. The combinations are endless! Here are 4 of my favorite combinations:

Tropical Mix: Dried banana, coconut flakes, cashew nuts, dates
Peanut Party: Peanuts, dark chocolate chips, dried banana chips
Movie Night: Air-popped popcorn, cranberries, cocoa nibs
Sweet & Salty: Almonds, pecans, oats, raisins, chocolate chips, sunflower seeds

The energy boost you get from trail mix can go a long way when you are craving a midday snack. It’s a snack for all ages and can be eaten whenever you feel like you need something to munch on.

You Turn to Take Action: What is your favorite trail mix recipe? Let me know in the comments below.