I decided for Layla’s birthday party I wanted to have a trail mix, but I didn’t feel like buying it–trail mix is expensive! And I kind of wanted to make my own mix that would be special for her party and go with the other colors and flavors we had going on, so I made this white chocolate cherry trail mix.
I chose to use chex instead of another cereal or grain because 1. It’s gluten-free so it’s a great option for a crowd 2. Layla loves chex cereal! The dried cherries are definitely my favorite part though! So good!
White Chocolate Cherry Trail Mix
White Chocolate Cherry Trail Mix
Ingredients
- 1 Box of Chex mix minus 3 cups
- 2 16 ounce jar of unsalted peanuts minus 1/2 cups
- 12 ounces of dried cherries
- 1 bag of white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix throroughly. Store in airtight container.
This trail mix went over really well at the party! I have definitely been grabbing handfuls of it around the house too…..so good! Like all trail mixes it is great for sustained energy with that good mix of carbs, protein, and sweets! But do beware of mindless munching…measure this good stuff out, okay!?
Snacking goodness!! Enjoy!
Do you eat trail mix? What’s your favorite snack?
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Katie | healthy seasonal recipes says
I love making home-made trail mix. Thanks so much for reminding me how dang easy it is. No excuses! My girls will love this one.
Kate says
Thanks Katie! I love that it is easy and portable–perfect for kids!
Elle says
Great idea! I like to make my own too.
Kate says
It’s really so easy, I don’t know why I don’t do it more often!
Erica G says
I should get darling daughter and some ingredients so we can make some healthy snacks for both of us!
Kate says
Yeah! That sounds like an awesome mom-daughter cooking adventure!
Marcia says
Yum! Looks great and very easy too. My kids love white chocolate.
Kate says
Yeah, “my kids” do too! Haha! 😉 Actually, I don’t think I’ve really given Layla pure chocolate yet, she’s had a bit of chocolate cake, but that’s all for now–she loves sweets!
Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says
Omg this looks so good! You had me at white chocolate!
Kate says
It’s so yummy!! I like dark chocolate and white…not really so much milk chocolate. 🙂
Ange @ Cowgirl Runs says
White chocolate cherry?! Amazing. Yes yes yes.
Kate says
Thanks! I’m sure you’ll love it!!
MCM Mama Runs says
Yum! This sounds like a great snack – certainly healthier than some of the stuff I’ve been grabbing lately. Thanks for sharing.
Kate says
Yes! Definitely better than any processed junk! (Well, except maybe for the white chocolate, but hey, you got to live a litte!)
AJ @ NutriFitMama says
Our daughters have almost the same name (ours is Lailani but we call her Laila (Lay-La) ) :)I think the is a great snack, especially for kids!
Kate says
So pretty! I love that name (obviously!) so much. 🙂
RFC says
That looks delicious! We snack A LOT over here, in a house full of always hungry athletes.
Kate says
Thanks Heather! You can pack this on your next snowshoe run! 😀
Patty @ Reach Your Peak says
My BF Loves chezx mix so I’m thinking I need to make this for him because it will obviously be much healthier/less chemicals haha. Thanks for the idea!
jill conyers says
What a great combination of flavors! I haven’t had white chocolate in forever.
Sandra Laflamme says
I am a big fan of any kind of trail mix. Just made some for my kids today! Your trail mix looks great!
Kate says
Thanks Sandra!
Diana Rambles says
Thanks for linking it up!