3 quick and easy snack recipes perfect for the great outdoors

While you can eat any snack when you’re camping, hiking, or just spending time outdoors, it’s ideal to choose delicious snacks that are simple, straightforward, and above all, easy to prepare. It also helps that they are nutritious, because you are going to need a lot of energy for all the outdoor activities you have planned.

So the next time you’re on the road, try these quick and easy snacks that are perfect for the great outdoors!

Cranberry Dark Chocolate Trail Mix

What do you need:

• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

• 1 1/2 cups sliced ​​almonds

• 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips

• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

• 1 cup of grapes

• 1/2 cup pistachios

• Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream (optional)

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in airtight containers or Ziploc bags to take outdoors. Trail mix can be enjoyed as is or with ice cream or whipped cream. If you have ice cream/whipped cream, add the cream to a bowl or plate then top with the trail mix.

easy trail cleats

What do you need:

• 1/2 kilo ground beef

• 1 can (15 oz) ranch style beans (pinto beans are tomato sauce)

• 1 can (10 oz each) diced tomatoes and green chiles

• 1 small package chili seasoning mix, preferably reduced sodium

• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

• 5 packages (1 oz each) corn chips

Toppings of your choice such as grated cheese, sour cream, sliced ​​onions, etc.

Cook ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Drain. Add ranch beans, diced tomatoes and green chilies, chili seasoning mix, and pepper. Stir ingredients and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until mixture thickens, about 20 minutes. To serve, open bags of corn chips, then top each with beef and toppings of your choice.

Tasty cookie snacks

What do you need:

• 2 packages (10 oz each) oyster crackers

• 1 small packet of salad dressing mix

• 3/4 cup canola oil

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dill

Whisk together salad dressing mix, canola oil and dill in small bowl. Place the cookies in a large bowl then pour the dressing mixture over the cookies. Toss gently to coat. Let stand 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Store it in an outdoor Ziploc bag.

Who says you can’t enjoy a good snack when you’re camping, backpacking, or hiking? Try these quick and easy snack recipes perfect for the great outdoors!