Are you planning any road trips this summer? If you are, then you know that one of the most important things about any road trip is the snacks in the car.  And you also know that buying snacks or prepackaged trail mixes can get expensive for families.  So, dodge the expense at the store and create your own favorite trail mix varieties! Here are some tips and tricks for creating the best trail mix ideas for travel!

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Best Trail Mix Ideas for Travel

Mix Ideas

• Raisins
• Marshmallows
• Popcorn
• Bugles
• Goldfish
• M&M’S chocolate candies
• Any variety of nuts
• Coconut flakes
• Cheese Crackers
• Animal Crackers
• Sunflower Seeds
• Rolos – Chocolate Candies
• Granola
• Dried Fruit
• Cereal (Cheerios, Trix, Fruit Loops, Mini Wheats)
• Combos
• Pretzels
• Morsels – Semi-Sweet Chocolate, Butterscotch, White Chocolate

Tips for Trail Mix Success

• Open all the ingredients and add a little of each to snack bags.
• Keep all the bags about the same size so you won’t be tempted to overindulge.
• Let the kids fill snack bags so they have ownership in their snack creation.

Best Trail Mixes on Favorite Blogs:

• Kid Friendly Trail Mix
• 3 Step Homemade Trail Mix
• Jungle Safari Trail Mix
• High Protein Trail Mix with Cheerios

• Trail Mix Apple Snacks
• Harvest Trail Mix
• Twizzler Trail Mix
• Monster Trail Mix
• Apple Pie Trail Mix

What is your favorite trail mix combination for travel?  I’d love to hear your tips and best ideas!