Trail Mix Recipe | Snacks For Travel | Hiking Snack | Costco Trail Mix (Copycat Recipe)
Updated: Apr 9, 2025
Here's an easy and "Must Make!" recipe if you are going on a long trip or hike! This sweet and salty snack will keep you full and give you energy as well as being totally delicious and satisfying! So here goes! My trail mix recipe that's just like the Costco mix!
Trail Mix Recipe Cooking Time: 20 Minutes (Approx)
Serves 4-6 People
INGREDIENTS
1 Cup (130g) Raw Almonds
1 Cup (140g) Raw Cashews
2 1/2 Cups (400g) Roasted, Salted Peanuts
1 Cup (160g) Raisins
1 1/2 Cups (300g) Sugar-Coated Chocolates like M&Ms, Smarties, Minstrels
METHOD
Preheat the oven to 160ºC.
Place 1 Cup Raw Almonds and 1 Cup Raw Cashews into a baking tray. When the oven is preheated, roast the nuts for 15-20 minutes, until they are golden. Then remove from the oven and leave them to cool completely.
In a large bowl, mix 2 1/2 Cups Roasted, Salted Peanuts, 1 Cup Raisins and 1 1/2 Cups of your favourite sugar-coated coated chocolate. We use sugar-coated chocolates only as they don't melt in your hands as quickly as pure chocolate does.
When the roasted cashews and almonds have cooled completely, add them to the bowl and mix the ingredients together.
Place in a ziplock bag ready for your travels! ENJOY!!
This copycat Costco trail mix recipe looks like an absolute lifesaver for anyone constantly on the move, and I am definitely making a huge batch before my upcoming New Zealand tour! Packing the right snacks can make or break a long day of exploring, especially when you are hiking through rugged mountain trails or spending hours driving between scenic spots and need a quick energy boost. The mix of crunchy nuts, sweet dried fruits, and a touch of chocolate hits all the right spots, giving you a steady release of energy without crashing halfway up a trail. I love how customizable it is too, so you can easily swap out ingredients depending on what you have in your pantry or…