Frugal Food: DIY Trail Mix

Trail mix is a great, on-the-go snack that’s both satisfying and healthy.

Buying it prepackaged, however, can be expensive; even a small bag can set you back a few dollars.

How can you enjoy this tasty treat for less? Make it yourself! Buying dried fruit, nuts, and granola from bulk bins is far less expensive than purchasing packages of trail mix.

Better yet, you can select your favorite ingredients, and leave out what you don’t like. Some ideas include cashews, almonds, pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, apricots, ginger, cherries and bananas. Add chocolate chips (in moderation!) if you have a sweet tooth.

Mix everything in a large bowl, then use ziplock bags to divide into convenient serving sizes.

Since your DIY mix won’t have the added salt, sugar or preservatives of commercial varieties, it’ll be healthier as well as cheaper!