I’m bored of my usual trail mix. What are some ingredients I can add to spice things up? I eat it when I’m hiking and burning lots of calories so I’d prefer nutrient-dense ingredients, but sugary treats are fine too. The ingredients I already use are dry roasted almonds, peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, and cashews.
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I’m bored of my usual trail mix. What are some ingredients I can add to spice things up? I eat it when I’m hiking and burning lots of calories so I’d prefer nutrient-dense ingredients, but sugary treats are fine too. The ingredients I already use are dry roasted almonds, peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, and cashews.
user
Here are some ingredients you could add to make your trail mix more exciting:

*Pistachios: Opt for some that are already shelled for easy snacking on the go.
*Different nuts: Pecans, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, chestnuts, or hazelnuts all make for tasty and protein-rich additions.
*Blanched almonds: When almonds are boiled and their skins are removed, their texture gets softer and a little buttery, which makes for a refreshing change.
*Dried fruits: If you’re bored with raisins, try dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries, apricots, or goji berries, just to name a few options. You can also dice up larger dried fruits like mangoes or pineapples for a fun tropical twist.
*Spiced or flavored nuts: Almonds, peanuts, and cashews can be more exciting if they’re coated in interesting flavors such as Chile lime, salt & pepper, wasabi, honey roasted, maple glazed, or cinnamon sugar.
*Dehydrated vegetables: Dried peas, green beans, carrot slices, beets, and other root vegetables make a healthy and tasty snack.
*S’mores flavor: Add mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and mini graham crackers to your regular mix.
*Cereal or granola: Pick any flavor you prefer, whether it’s a sugary major brand cereal or artisanal granola with organic ingredients. These will add a satisfying, crunchy texture and some carbohydrates, which will help boost your energy on a hike.
*Chocolate-covered nuts: You can add chocolate-covered almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, or anything else you can find. Some brands also specialize in coating nuts in an extra thin layer of chocolate if you want a higher ratio of protein to sugar.
*Mini chocolate peanut butter cups: These tasty treats are a fun addition to any style of trail mix.
*M&M's: The added crunch of the candy shell will make these chocolate morsels even more delectable than your usual chocolate chips.
*Shredded coconut: This ingredient adds a fun and unique flavor while also providing a source of healthy fat. 
*Chocolate chip alternatives: In most grocery stores, you can find white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, toffee chips, and more. These are usually designed for baking but they make a great addition to trail mix as well. 
*Animal crackers: Like dry cereal, these will add some extra carbohydrates to your mix for energy. They also make trail mix more appealing to any children you might be sharing with. 
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I’m bored of my usual trail mix. What are some ingredients I can add to spice things up? I eat it when I’m hiking and burning lots of calories so I’d prefer nutrient-dense ingredients, but sugary treats are fine too. The ingredients I already use are dry roasted almonds, peanuts, raisins, chocolate chips, and cashews.</s>
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Here are some ingredients you could add to make your trail mix more exciting:

*Pistachios: Opt for some that are already shelled for easy snacking on the go.
*Different nuts: Pecans, Brazil nuts, macadamia nuts, chestnuts, or hazelnuts all make for tasty and protein-rich additions.
*Blanched almonds: When almonds are boiled and their skins are removed, their texture gets softer and a little buttery, which makes for a refreshing change.
*Dried fruits: If you’re bored with raisins, try dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries, apricots, or goji berries, just to name a few options. You can also dice up larger dried fruits like mangoes or pineapples for a fun tropical twist.
*Spiced or flavored nuts: Almonds, peanuts, and cashews can be more exciting if they’re coated in interesting flavors such as Chile lime, salt & pepper, wasabi, honey roasted, maple glazed, or cinnamon sugar.
*Dehydrated vegetables: Dried peas, green beans, carrot slices, beets, and other root vegetables make a healthy and tasty snack.
*S’mores flavor: Add mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and mini graham crackers to your regular mix.
*Cereal or granola: Pick any flavor you prefer, whether it’s a sugary major brand cereal or artisanal granola with organic ingredients. These will add a satisfying, crunchy texture and some carbohydrates, which will help boost your energy on a hike.
*Chocolate-covered nuts: You can add chocolate-covered almonds, cashews, peanuts, pecans, pistachios, or anything else you can find. Some brands also specialize in coating nuts in an extra thin layer of chocolate if you want a higher ratio of protein to sugar.
*Mini chocolate peanut butter cups: These tasty treats are a fun addition to any style of trail mix.
*M&M's: The added crunch of the candy shell will make these chocolate morsels even more delectable than your usual chocolate chips.
*Shredded coconut: This ingredient adds a fun and unique flavor while also providing a source of healthy fat. 
*Chocolate chip alternatives: In most grocery stores, you can find white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, toffee chips, and more. These are usually designed for baking but they make a great addition to trail mix as well. 
*Animal crackers: Like dry cereal, these will add some extra carbohydrates to your mix for energy. They also make trail mix more appealing to any children you might be sharing with. </s>
