Party Poppin Trail Mix Recipes

PARTY POPPIN' TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• Combine the kettle corn, corn cereal, bran cereal twigs, chocolate-covered soy nuts, and freeze-dried fruit and give 'em a shake. Wasn't that easy?
• Serve in plastic bags with ribbons, if using. Enjoy!

EDAMAME PARTY MIX

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Mix the cereal, crackers, noodles, edamame and peanuts in a large bowl. (If you're using breadsticks instead of sesame sticks, add them at this point.)
• Microwave the butter in a medium microwave-safe bowl until melted. Stir in the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, sesame oil, chili oil, five-spice powder and garlic powder.
• Spread the cereal mixture on 2 baking sheets. Drizzle with the butter mixture and mix well with your hands.
• Bake 1 hour, tossing every 15 minutes and rotating the pans halfway through; stir in the sesame sticks in the last 15 minutes of baking. The party mix is ready once everything is crispy and all the butter has been absorbed.

SUNNY'S CEREAL TRAIL MIX

Steps:

• In a large pan on medium heat, add the peanuts, butter, jelly and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook, tossing and stirring to coat, until the peanuts are coated and warm throughout, 8 to 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the cereal and pretzels to the pan. Toss and transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet or the counter. Sprinkle over the peanut candies and let cool. Toss again when cool and serve at room temperature.

TRAIL MIX POPCORN BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Line a 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the popcorn, oats, almonds, dried cranberries, and cinnamon.
• In a small pot over medium-high heat, combine the honey, brown sugar, and salt. Cook until the brown sugar dissolves, stirring frequently to avoid burning, 2-3 minutes. Let the mixture to come to a low boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove the pot from the heat.
• Pour the honey and brown sugar mixture over the popcorn mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir until the dry ingredients are well coated and beginning to stick together.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Using lightly moistened hands, press the mixture into the baking dish in an even layer.
• Set aside in a cool place for 1 hour to set, then cut into 12 bars.
• Enjoy!

PUMPKIN WAFFLES WITH TRAIL-MIX TOPPING

Steps:

• Prep the pumpkin: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the stem and cut the pumpkin into quarters with a serrated knife. Scrape the seeds and pulp into a strainer; set aside.
• Roast the pumpkin: Put the wedges on a baking sheet and cover tightly with foil; bake until the flesh is tender, about 1 hour, 30 minutes. Remove the foil and let cool.
• Puree and strain: Scoop the pumpkin flesh into a food processor and puree until smooth. Transfer to a sieve set over a bowl to drain the excess liquid, about 1 hour.
• Toast the seeds: Meanwhile, reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F. Rinse the seeds under cold water and discard the stringy pulp; blot dry. Spread the seeds in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and bake about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (this helps dry them out).
• Make the topping: Transfer 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds to a bowl and add the almonds, sunflower seeds and syrup. Spread on 2 baking sheets lined with silicone mats or parchment paper and season with salt; bake until just golden, stirring several times, about 20 minutes. Cool completely on the pan, then toss with the dried cherries.
• Make the batter: Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin-pie spice in a bowl. Whisk the sugar and egg yolks in a separate bowl, then whisk in 1 1/2 cups strained pumpkin puree, the yogurt and milk. Whisk in the melted butter. Pour the pumpkin mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until just combined (it will be lumpy). Beat the egg whites with a mixer until stiff, then gently fold into the batter.
• Cook the waffles: Preheat a waffle iron and grease it if it's not nonstick. Spoon in the batter and cook until golden brown. Keep warm in a 250 degree F oven (directly on the rack) until serving. Serve with whipped cream, if desired, and sprinkle with the topping.

HAPPY TRAILS SNACK MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Store in an airtight container.