Trail Mix

catalytic · **Joined:** Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:37 am **Posts:** 179

I was told by a few people throughout my life that trail mix is bad for you. However, it is good for trips through woods because you need the extra energy.

I just had a trail mix bar, and it was very nutritious, judging by the nutrition facts.

Was this a common myth?

cmickieuk · **Joined:** Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:15 pm **Posts:** 389

What is ia trail mix bar ??

What does it have in it ??

montana_4H_cowgirl_allie · **Posted:** Mon Mar 05, 2007 7:22 pm

it depends on the kind of trail mix ... if it's the kind with lots of candy pieces and sugary cereals, then yah, obviously it's bad for you ...

but if it's got your typical raisins and dried fruit and nuts and such, that's just fine ...

Teaser · **Joined:** Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:49 pm **Posts:** 239

I think I would go for the raisin one - as that sounds lovely

We have loads of different bars over here but I am not sure if you lot have the same as us

But I have never heard of trail mix

catalytic · **Joined:** Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:37 am **Posts:** 179

Teaser wrote:

I think I would go for the raisin one - as that sounds lovely

We have loads of different bars over here but I am not sure if you lot have the same as us

But I have never heard of trail mix

Well, it is basically just things you might find 'on the trail'. There are berries, nuts, granola-type stuff, and some kind of grain as the base. They are quite good.

As for the content, I don't usually buy the ones with candy in them unless on occasion. This is just a regular trail mix bar

cmickieuk · **Joined:** Thu Feb 22, 2007 6:15 pm **Posts:** 389

Oh I get it now

sorry about that - doh

Sounds nice now you put it that way

catalytic · **Joined:** Thu Feb 22, 2007 11:37 am **Posts:** 179

Not a problem. They are really good, but often expensive. Not to mention, that they can give you a bad case of restroom problems if you eat too much of it if you know what I mean.

Walmart has some amazing trail mixes, if you have a walmart near you. They are extremely expensive, but incredibly good

montana_4H_cowgirl_allie · **Posted:** Tue Mar 06, 2007 11:04 pm

they're good ... but yes, expensive ... it's so much cheaper to buy the goods and mix your own ...

Teaser · **Joined:** Sat Mar 03, 2007 3:49 pm **Posts:** 239

I am not very good at cooking as I haven't really been the one that is doing it - as I work funny hours so by the time I get home my boyfriend has made something for me

aqua · **Joined:** Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:15 am **Posts:** 92

Teaser wrote:

I am not very good at cooking as I haven't really been the one that is doing it - as I work funny hours so by the time I get home my boyfriend has made something for me

You?re so lucky to get such caring boy friend who cooks for you. Can anybody tell me how to make these bars at home?

montana_4H_cowgirl_allie · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 9:18 pm

i usually just throw it all together in a bag and go ...

you can use molasses or honey or peanut butter to hold it all together, i usually use lots of dried fruit and a few chocolate chips or maybe marshmallows, a good handful of nuts, and sometimes some toasted oats ... sunflower seeds are good options, too ...

dasha101 · **Joined:** Sat Feb 24, 2007 11:05 pm **Posts:** 40

It is really good to just buy the goods and make your own trail mix. Most pre-packaged trail mixes are loaded with sodium and hidden sugars. Not our own version of trail mix. Aside from its nutritious we can save a lot if we make our own. I love dried fruits for my trail mix.

Kerry · **Joined:** Thu Mar 08, 2007 4:52 pm **Posts:** 149

They sound lovely

I love bars like this nice easy snack

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