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High-Calorie Backpacking Trail Mix Recipe

Pack dense calories without the store-bought markup. Mix this nutrient-packed blend before a long multi-day trek for fast on-trail energy.

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Added November 6, 2026
Source: budgetbytes.com
High-Calorie Backpacking Trail Mix Recipe
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 0 min
Serves: 5
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •2 cups nuts
  • •1 cup dried fruit
  • •1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • •1/2 cup seeds

Equipment

  • • large bowl
  • • airtight container

Instructions

  1. 1Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
  2. 2Store in an airtight container.

Camp tips

  • • Use any combination of ingredients you like.
  • • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of chocolate chips.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
300

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