Texas Cowpoke Trail Mix
Get ready to saddle up with this bold and hearty Texas Cowpoke Trail Mix, the ultimate grab-and-go snack for adventurers and snack lovers alike. Packed with a flavorful blend of salted roasted peanuts, buttery pecan halves, and tangy dried cranberries, this recipe takes a unique turn with the addition of sweet dried mango, savory chopped beef jerky, and crunchy cornbread cracker pieces. Dark chocolate chunks provide a decadent touch, while an optional cinnamon-sugar sprinkle adds a hint of warmth and sweetness. Ready in just 10 minutes and perfect for road trips, hikes, or midday cravings, this Texas-inspired trail mix strikes the perfect balance between sweet, salty, and savory. Rugged yet refined, it’s the make-ahead snack you’ll want by your side every step of the trail!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Salted roasted peanuts
- 1 cup Pecan halves
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Dried mango, chopped
- 1 cup Cornbread cracker pieces
- 0.5 cup Beef jerky, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 cup Dark chocolate chunks
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon-sugar coating (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the salted roasted peanuts and pecan halves. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
Add the dried cranberries and chopped dried mango to the bowl. Mix until evenly combined with the nuts.
Carefully fold in the cornbread cracker pieces and chopped beef jerky, ensuring the crackers do not break apart too much.
Sprinkle in the dark chocolate chunks, distributing them throughout the mixture.
If desired, lightly sprinkle a teaspoon of cinnamon-sugar coating over the trail mix for an extra touch of sweetness.
Gently toss the mixture until all ingredients are well combined.
Divide the trail mix into individual airtight bags or containers for easy snacking. Store at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5082 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 313.5 g | 402% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.3 g | 351% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 33.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 85 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 4889 mg | 213% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 467.2 g | 170% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 63.7 g | 228% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.3 g | ||
| Protein | 135.4 g | 271% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 464 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 31.7 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 4092 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
