Pecan Trail Mix
No measuring, no mixing bowl, no rules. Just grab a handful of pecans, pretzels, cheddar Goldfish, mini M&Ms, and dried cranberries, toss them in a bag, and go. There's no wrong ratio here — the kids can build their own from start to finish, and every batch turns out a little different. Perfect for lunchboxes, backpacks, and the desk drawer you keep stocked for yourself — no judgment, we do it too.
- Worth Pecan PiecesA handful
- PretzelsA handful
- Cheddar GoldfishA handful
- Mini M&MsA handful
- Dried cranberriesA handful
A zip-top bag or reusable pouch is all you need. No bowl, no spoon, nothing to wash afterward.
Drop in pecans, pretzels, Goldfish, M&Ms, and cranberries in whatever amounts you like. More pecans if you want it heartier, more M&Ms if it's a treat day — there's no wrong way to build this one.
Zip it shut and you're done. No mixing, no chilling, no cleanup — just grab it on your way out the door.
Let the kids build their own bag. Handing them the ingredients and letting them decide the mix is the whole point — it turns a snack into something they made themselves, and they're far more likely to actually eat (and ask for again) something they had a hand in. Plus pecans are one of the healthiest snacks out there, so you can feel good about what you're giving them. This one also scales however you like — set out a big batch of each ingredient on a Sunday and let everyone portion their own bags for the week.
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