The beauty of the Northwoods will have you hiking through them for hours and hours, so you’re going to need a snack that not only satisfies, but keeps you fueled. A trail mix with a little meat in it: our Beef Stick Trail Mix.
Ingredients:
- 2 pkg (4 oz each) Old Wisconsin Beef Snack Sticks, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 cups large-flake oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup large-flake coconut
- 1 cup chopped dried mango, chopped
- 3 oz dark chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 300˚F. In small saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine honey, canola oil, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until blended and smooth.
- In large bowl, toss together honey mixture, oats, almonds and coconut until evenly coated. Spread on parchment paper–lined baking sheet in even layer. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Let cool completely.
- Stir together Old Wisconsin Snack Sticks, granola, dried mango and chocolate chips. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes:
Substitute dried pineapple or papaya for mango if desired. Alternatively, substitute 4 cups store-bought granola, 1 cup toasted almonds and 1 cup toasted coconut chips for homemade granola if desired.
Nutritional Facts:
Per 1/8 of recipe: Calories 740; Fat 40g; Saturated Fat 15g; Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 460mg; Carbohydrate 78g; Fiber 11g; Sugars 36g; Protein 17g
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 40 Minutes
Makes: 8 servings