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Trail Mix Snack Bags

Crumble up granola bars and mix with whatever nuts, cereal, or dried fruit you have. Portion into bags for grab-and-go snacks all week.

VegetarianEgg-FreeDairy-Free Snack
Prep: 5 min Cook: 0 min Total: 5 min Servings: 4–6 bags Difficulty: Easy

Allergens: Check granola bar and cereal labels — many contain nuts, dairy, or soy.

Ingredients

  • 4 granola bars, crumbled into pieces
  • 1 cup cereal (Chex, Cheerios, or any plain cereal)
  • ¼ cup peanut butter (optional — see notes for nut-free)

Optional Extras

  • Raisins or other dried fruit
  • Any nuts you have
  • Chocolate chips
  • Pretzels
  • A drizzle of honey to bind it

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Zip-lock bags or small containers

Instructions

  1. Break the granola bars into bite-sized chunks in a bowl.
  2. Add the cereal. Toss to combine.
  3. If using peanut butter, melt it for 15 seconds in the microwave until runny, then drizzle over the mix and toss to coat lightly.
  4. Add any extras — raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, pretzels.
  5. Portion into small bags or containers. Store at room temperature for up to a week.

Notes

  • Nut-free version: Skip the peanut butter. The granola bars and cereal are the base — the peanut butter is just a bonus.
  • Customize freely. This is a formula, not a strict recipe. Use whatever combination of crunchy and chewy things you have.
  • For kids: Let them pick their own mix-ins and portion their own bags.
  • No granola bars? Use extra cereal and add honey or sugar for sweetness.
  • Keeps well. Portion on Sunday and grab bags all week.