This spring trail mix recipe is perfect for snacking, packing in lunches, or taking on hikes! Plus it’s fun to make with kids to celebrate Spring!
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My kids love helping me in the kitchen and trail mix is probably one of the easiest things to make with kids. We were heading to the grocery store to get the stuff to make a batch of trail mix and they suggested we make a Spring trail mix since Easter was coming! I let them pick and choose the ingredients and made a few suggestions here and there, however, they did an excellent job coming up with this Spring trail mix!
Spring Trail Mix Ingredients
Trail mix can be made with a wide variety of ingredients but I usually try and do something sweet and something salty to create a delicious sweet and salty mix. Here’s what the boys picked:
Pretzels – While I really wanted twists or round pretzels, they thought stick pretzels were perfect since one of their favorite activities is collecting sticks. Yes, I have a stick collection in my garage!
Marshmallows – They wanted to add marshmallows to their Spring trail mix and we found the perfect Spring colored marshmallows!
M&M’s – We used pastel-colored M&M’s to add a touch of Spring color to the trail mix.
Egg-Shaped M&M’s – They found some great egg-shaped M&M’s and had to have them in their trail mix so it would be the perfect Easter snack mix!
Nuts – I always add nuts to our trail mix since they are a good source of protein. They choose almonds for this since they are kind of shaped like eggs but you can use whatever your favorite nut is.
Cheddar Bunnies – Since this was a Spring or Easter trail mix they wanted some cheddar bunnies since the Easter bunny comes in the Spring too!
Method
Making trail mix is incredibly easy which is one of the reasons it’s so fun to make with kids!
Simply add all your ingredients to a large mixing bowl and gently stir together!
Storing Spring Trail Mix
Store your trail mix in an air-tight container or if you like to pack it in lunches, create little snack bags of trail mix for a quick and easy grab-and-go snack!
I love these little square ziplock bags for creating individual snack portions of trail mix! I keep a basket of quick snacks for the boys and these bags of Spring trail mix are the perfect addition to our snack basket!
Trail Mix Variations
Feel free to mix up the ingredients any way you like!
Change the shape of the pretzels or add different nuts such as cashews or peanuts.
Add some dried fruit. I think dried bananas would be the perfect addition to this Spring Trail Mix!
You can also change up the amounts of each to make it saltier or sweeter depending on your preference. Trail mix is something easy to make but also easy to adjust!
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Spring Trail Mix
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup pretzels
- â…“ cup M&M’s
- â…“ cup Egg shaped M&M’s
- â…“ cup mini marshmallows
- ½ cup almonds or other nut of your choice
- ½ cup Cheddar Bunnies
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl.
- Gently mix ingredients together.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Spring Trail Mix is the perfect snack to welcome in the new season. With its combination of sweet and salty flavors, it will satisfy any craving you have while providing a healthy boost of energy for your outdoor adventures. Plus, with its colorful ingredients like pastel candies, nuts, and pretzels, it’s sure to make your taste buds and eyes happy! So next time you’re planning a hike or a picnic in the park, don’t forget to pack some Spring Trail Mix for a delicious and fun treat that everyone can enjoy.
It’s my daughters birthday in a week. You just gave me a great idea to prepare a bowl with colorful snacks like this. Thanks! 🤗
Trail mix for the win! I love to snack on this mix during the day and sometimes have it for dessert. The candy choices are endless and I like to swap them up for a different taste. Love this recipe!