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.
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.
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 a;sp 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.
Holiday Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanuts
- 1 cup cashews
- 2/3 cup chocolate candies - candy covered chocolate candies or chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
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Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
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Store in an airtight container or place in bags for gift giving.
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Best eaten in a few days, especially if you use nuts without preservatives.
Recipe Notes
Recipe may be doubled.
Do you like trail mix?
Stephanie says
December 17, 2014 at 10:13 amThis sounds really good. I bet these would make great gifts!
Raquel says
December 18, 2014 at 10:15 amThank you Stepanie!
Tamara says
December 17, 2014 at 6:20 pmI 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.
Raquel says
December 18, 2014 at 10:16 amSo true about the chemicals. I have to admit, my trail Mix has to have a lttle chocolate in it.
Akaleistar says
December 17, 2014 at 8:12 pmIt looks so festive, and the gift bags are so cute!
Jamie says
December 17, 2014 at 8:32 pmI could totally snack on this during my daily commutes. I’m a huge fan of trail mix…
Raquel says
December 18, 2014 at 10:17 amOh I can imagine you snacking and driving in the beautiful hills of Sonoma!
Jen says
December 18, 2014 at 5:18 amWhat 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!
Raquel says
December 18, 2014 at 10:18 amThank you for your sweet comment and the pin Jen!