Basic Trail Mix

• 1). Choose 1 cup each of two different types of nuts or seeds. Options include peanuts, almonds, cashews, pecans, walnuts, shelled sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.
  
  
• 2). Choose 1/2 cup each of two different types of dried fruits, such as raisins, cranberries, apricots and dried peaches
  
  
• 3). Add in a 1/2 cup of low-sugar sweet treats. This is optional, but if you like your trail mix with a touch of sweetness, try adding dark chocolate mini chips, carob chips or yogurt chips.
  
  
• 4). Combine all the ingredients together, and pack in a resealable plastic bag or plastic travel container.
  
  

Oat Cluster Trail Mix

• 1). Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F.
  
  
• 2). Combine 1/4 cup quick cooking oats with 1/2 tbsp. of honey and form tiny, dime-sized oat clusters.
  
  
• 3). Place the oat clusters onto a clean baking sheet and place in the oven for five minutes.
  
  
• 4). Remove from the oven and cool.
  
  
• 5). Combine the cooled oat clusters with any amount of nuts, seeds and dried fruits based on your preference.
  
  

Healthy Popcorn Mix

• 1). Pop 4 cups of plain, no-butter popcorn. Air pop, if possible.
  
  
• 2). Add 2/3 cup dried fruit of your choice, such as raisins, cranberries, etc.
  
  
• 3). Add in 2/3 cup seeds of your choice.
  
  
• 4). Pour 2/3 cup condensed milk over the mixture, tossing to coat and pour into a baking pan.
  
  
• 5). Bake in the oven at 300 degrees F for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, then break the popcorn trail mix into small pieces when cool.