Trail Mix – VARIATIONS

INGREDIENTS are optional based on what you like and what you have on hand

BASE INGREDIENTS FOR ALL RECIPES

• 3 TBL maple syrup or dark Karo syrup
• 2 TBL brown sugar
• 1 TBL molasses
• 1/2 tsp coarse salt or Maldon salt
• 1 TBL water
• 1 TBL canola oil
• 1 tsp almond extract
• Toss with 1/4 C melted butter
  ADD AFTER ABOVE INGREDIENTS ARE HEATED
• 2 C raw old fashioned oats
• 1/2 C wheat germ
• Extra ingredients from one of the options below

STEP BY STEP

1. Heat first eight ingredients in a large pot
2. Mix together remaining three ingredients from above list and toss till well-coated
3. Turn out on a coated or greased baking tray – allowing to clump
4. Bake at 275º for 30 minutes
5. Stir every 6 minutes
6. Remove and toss with dried fruits and seasonings while still hot
7. Bake an additional 15-25 minutes
8. Let cool and store in zip lock baggies
9. Makes 4-5 C trail mix – Store in fridge for up to a month

See also “CRACKER JACKS”

Granola

• 1/2 stick melted butter
• 2 TBL additional Karo syrup
• 1/4 C walnuts
• 1/4 C golden raisins
• 1/4 C slivered almonds
• 1/4 C chopped pecans
• 1/4 C sunflower seeds
• 1 TBL roasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Tropical Granola

• 1/4 stick melted butter
• 2 TBL additional Karo syrup
• 1/4 C sweetened coconut flakes
• 1/4 C roasted cashews
• 1/4 C banana chips
• 1/4 C dried pineapple
• 1/4 C chopped dates
• 1/2 tsp powdered ginger

Cherry Granola

• 1/2 stick melted butter
• 2 TBL additional Karo syrup
• 1/4 C golden raisins
• 1/4 C slivered almonds
• 1/2 C dried cherries
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
• 1/4 C sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 TBL roasted sesame seeds

Trail Mix

• 1/2 stick melted butter
• 2 TBL additional Karo syrup
• 1/4 C walnuts
• 1/4 C golden raisins
• 1/4 C slivered almonds
• 1/4 C roasted peanuts
• 1/4 C pecans
• 1/4 C sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 TBL roasted sesame seeds
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Orange Berry Granola with Pecans

• 1/4 C dried cranberries
• 1/4 C Craisins
• 1/4 C dried blueberries
• 1/3 C chopped pecans
• 1 tsp grated orange zest

Pistachio Granola

• 1/2 C roasted pistachios
• 1/4 C chopped dates
• 1/4 C dried chopped mangos
• 1 TBL additional Karo
• 1/2 tsp grated orange zest
• 1/4 tsp alspice

Chex Party Mix

• 1/2 stick of butter
• 2 TBL additional Karo syrup
• 1/4 C pumpkin seeds
• 1/4 C sunflower seeds
• 1/2 tsp celery salt
• 1/2 tsp coarse salt or Maldon salt
• 1/4 tsp each garlic powder and onion powder
• 1/4 C Cheerios
• 1/2 C Rice Chex
• 1/2 C Corn Chex
• 1/2 C Wheat Chex
• Optional:  Add 1/2 C Pretzel Sticks and 1/2 CU of M&M’s after baking has completed