How to Make Trail Mix for Kids of All Ages - Trail Mix Recipes & Ideas

Trail mix is one of my absolute favorite snacks. It's portable, delicious and can be pretty healthy, too. Whether you're looking for trail mix recipes for kids or for yourself, check out these quick and easy trail mix ideas below. Kids love to make trail mix and it's a great cooking activity to engage them in; limited mess, no knives and no baking.

Creating the Perfect Trail Mix

A good, satisfying trail mix typically consists of sweet and salty flavors. I like to always include nuts (protein), dried fruit and some form of chocolate in my own mixtures. Trail mixes are loved by kids and also make great gifts. Simply tie a cellophane bag with a pretty bow, stick on an attractive label and you've just created a delicious, thoughtful gift! I also frequently see baggies of trail mix for sale at kid's bake sales. They're a great 'no-bake' snack idea and sell well!

There are so many options to create a fun-to-eat and really delicious trail mix concoction. Pick a few of the ingredients below, mix together and you've got a great trail mix! Still need some ideas? Look below for some great flavor combinations that will satisfy any trail mix craving.

Nut Ideas for Trail Mix

• Peanuts
• Cashews
• Pecans
• Walnuts
• Filberts
• Hazelnuts
• Soynuts
• Almonds
• Sunflower seeds
• Pumpkin seeds

Dried/Dehydrated Fruit for Trail Mix

• Dried banana slices
• Dried raisins
• Dried cranberries
• Dried cherries
• Dried papaya
• Dried pineapple
• Dried mango
• Dried coconut

Candy for Trail Mix

• Chocolate chips
• Flavored chocolate chips
• Chocolate covered (insert favorite thing here)
• M&M Candies
• Cut up pieces of candy bars (Snickers, Heath Bars)
• Reese's Pieces

Cereal for Trail Mix

• Cocoa Puffs
• Fruit Loops
• Cheerios
• Captain Crunch
• Lucky Charms
• Golden Grahams

Other Fun Ingredients

• Pretzel Sticks
• Goldfish crackers
• Gummy fruit snacks
• Oyster crackers
• Cheese ball puffs
• Mini marshmallows
• Animal Crackers