Happy Trails Travel Mix

We’re sharing a simple travel snack we call lovingly the Happy Trails Travel Mix today.

I’ve come to realize over the course of various travels and trips there are two different kinds of travelers.

There are those people that seek adventure and love a good road trip no matter the destination.

Yet others who love the convenience of hopping on a plane.

Which camp are you in?

Some of my favorite memories haven taken place on road trips.

But I confess after about two or three hours in the car, I’m ready to discover a roadside oddity, shop a hole in the wall antique shop, or to eat where the locals eat just to get out of the car.

While we’re careful to pack lots of books, magazines, games, and other fun items for roadtrips, travel snacks are the one essential I always look forward to.

I know a lot of you will be traveling in the next few weeks.

So, I wanted to share one our favorites.

Here’s a look at how you can make your own happy trail travel mix too.

Happy Trails Trail Mix Recipe

*you’ll need ¼ cup – ½ cup of each of these items depending on how much trail mix you’re making

• Apricots (dried)
• Blueberries (dried)
• Cranberries (dried)
• Dried tropical fruit mix
• Walnuts
• Rice cereal or Check Mix
• Lightly salted mixed nuts
• No or Lightly salted pretzels
• Chocolate covered almonds

Happy Trails Trail Mix Steps

Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

This is a great time to add in a few more of your favorite snacks because you can see how the trail mix will be portioned.

We usually add extra nuts.

Stir to combine ingredients with a spoon.

Transfer trail mix to an airtight container or place in resealable bags.

The pretzels and rice squares will soften the longer they mix with the sugary fruit.

So, keep that in mind if you’re thinking of making this ahead of time.

I’ll let you decide which container is easiest to use for the way you travel.

We’ll be bringing these cute flannel bags to pass out on our holiday road trips this year. 

I’ve been hanging onto them since last December.

But they might have something similar at craft supply stores or Amazon.

You could also make cute parchment envelopes, use gossamer bags, or mason jars to hold the happy trails travel mix too.

The drawstrings on this one because it makes for an easy grab and go snack.

I hope this makes packing for your next road trip a little easier.

Let us know if you try this and add in any fun flavors so we can try it too!

*Originally posted in November 2017 and updated October 2025 to include additional photos.

Other Snacks Ideas to Explore…

Quick and Easy Assorted Nuts Snack Box

DIY Candy Tackle Box

Spice Cake Donuts with Cream Cheese Frosting

Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.

Many blessings,

CoCo