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Holiday Trail Mix

December 6, 2017 by Raquel 15 Comments

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Holiday Snack Recipe - Holiday trail mix

Holiday trail mix is so easy and inexpensive to make when you want to give a little gift. For my trail mix I combined two types of nuts with a some dried cranberries as a nod to the season.

Of course, I had to add a little chocolate to mine and to make it festive I used the holiday color variety of chocolate candies. These are perfect for serving if you are planning a holiday party.

Holiday Trail Mix

I like to make my own trail mix for several reasons. First of all, I can put the ingredients I like the most in it.

I also love that I can save a few dollars by buying the ingredients separately. It also allows me to choose nuts without preservatives if I choose.

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Ingredients for Holiday Trail Mix

  • Holiday M & Ms - Perfect for a festive look!
  • Peanuts & Cashews - You can change up the nuts if you like.
  • Dried Cranberries - A wonderful seasonal fruit idea. 

 

Holiday Trail Mix - Easy to make

The trail mix is great for game night or watching TV. It is also great for a lunch box snack. I store mine in a mason jar which is also perfect for gift giving.

You can also put the trail mix in little bags and create toppers. These are perfect last-minute gift ideas for friends, neighbors and really anyone who enjoys trail mix. 

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These also look really cute in a mason jar! (See photo below)

Be sure to see our other Candy gift ideas:

  • Edible Gifts in Mason Jars - More than 20 ideas for mason jar gifts.
  • Homemade Food Gift Ideas -Salty and sweet snacks from your home!
  • Easy Homemade Fudge - A perfect fudge recipe, perfect for gift-giving!

 

Holiday Snack Recipes

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Holiday Trail Mix - Snack Recipe Idea

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Holiday Trail Mix

Simple recipe for holiday trail mix.
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword holkiday trail mix
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 cups
Calories 289kcal
Author Raquel Pineira

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanuts
  • 1 cup cashews
  • ⅔ cup chocolate candies - candy covered chocolate candies or chocolate chips
  • ½ cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Store in an airtight container or place in bags for gift giving.
  • Best eaten in a few days, especially if you use nuts without preservatives.

Notes

Recipe may be doubled.

Nutrition

Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg

Be sure to check out our other great Holiday Party recipes:

  • Glazed Chicken Wings – a nice chicken wing recipe that is kid friendly and not spicy.
  • Baked Jalapeno Poppers – a slightly spicy recipe that is great with cocktails.
  • Hot Chorizo Dip– a nice hot appetizer for a cold day or evening. Great with tortilla chips.
  • Spicy Hummus – Hummus with a little spice.
  • Blue Cheese Chive Dip – a wonderful easy dip that goes with vegetables.

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Do you like trail mix?

 

 

This fun and festive holiday trail mix makes a great inexpensive homemade holiday gift idea!

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Comments

  1. Stephanie

    December 17, 2014 at 10:13 am

    This sounds really good. I bet these would make great gifts!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      December 18, 2014 at 10:15 am

      Thank you Stepanie!

      Reply
  2. Tamara

    December 17, 2014 at 6:20 pm

    I love homemade trail mix. The other stuff is full of crap and chemicals! Of course I'm that type who eats all the chocolates out of it! I bet there are many of us.

    Reply
    • Raquel

      December 18, 2014 at 10:16 am

      So true about the chemicals. I have to admit, my trail Mix has to have a lttle chocolate in it.

      Reply
  3. Akaleistar

    December 17, 2014 at 8:12 pm

    It looks so festive, and the gift bags are so cute!

    Reply
  4. Jamie

    December 17, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    I could totally snack on this during my daily commutes. I'm a huge fan of trail mix...

    Reply
    • Raquel

      December 18, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Oh I can imagine you snacking and driving in the beautiful hills of Sonoma!

      Reply
  5. Jen

    December 18, 2014 at 5:18 am

    5 stars
    What an adorable idea! I love trail mix and this would really would make a great party food plus a great gift! It always seems like I have one or two extra people I would like to gift something small to and this would be fab! Thanks for sharing, just pinned!

    Reply
    • Raquel

      December 18, 2014 at 10:18 am

      Thank you for your sweet comment and the pin Jen!

      Reply

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Hi, I'm Raquel! I am a self-proclaimed foodie and have enjoyed cooking and baking since I was little. I loved baking cookies with my mother and grandma as a child, and later making dinners for my parents to foster my passion while in high school. I also had a passion for organizing and keeping things tidy.

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