Homemade Trail Mix Recipes that aren’t GORP

Munching on cardboard-inspired energy bars that turn into glue the more you chew them gets old fast. So do plain almonds. We're helping you level up your snack game with trail mix recipes that turn a casual snack on a walk into a mouth party on a mountain. All you need are a few simple ingredients, an oven and a little patience.Cajun Trail MixIngredients1⁄2 cup whole raw almonds1⁄2 cup pecan halves1⁄2 cup walnut halves1⁄4 cup unsalted shelled sunflower seeds1⁄4 cup unsalted shelled pumpkin seeds1 tbsp. canola oil1⁄4 tsp. salt1⁄4 tsp. garlic powder1⁄4 tsp. chili powder1⁄4 tsp. cumin1⁄4 tsp. cayenne pepperDirectionsPreheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir to coat.Spread the nuts in a single layer on baking sheet and bake, stirring every 5 minutes, until toasted and fragrant, about 12 minutes.Cool and stir in an airtight container.Tropical Trail MixIngredients1 cup cashews1 cup macadamia nuts1 cup dried pineapple tidbits1 cup dried banana chips1⁄2 cup goji berries1⁄2 cup coconut flakesDirectionsIn a large bowl, combine all ingredients and stir.Wasabi Soy Trail MixIngredients2 cups pretzels1 & 1⁄2 cups chow mein noodles1 cup wasabi peas1 cup wasabi & soy sauce almonds3 oz. crushed ramen noodles3 tbsp. soy sauce1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce1 cup brown sugar, packed1 tsp. garlic powder1 tsp. onion powderDirectionsPreheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.On the parchment paper, combine pretzels, chow mein noodles and ramen noodles.In a small bowl, stir together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and onion powder.Pour the soy sauce mixture over the pretzel mixture and toss to coat.Bake in oven for about 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.Once cooled, add wasabi peas and wasabi and soy sauce almonds and toss to combine.