8 trail mix recipes for on the go snacking

Trail mix is a great snack option for those who are weight-conscious. While you are free to use raisins and peanuts as the standard mix for your recipe, there are healthier and yummier ways to go about it.

So whether you're in the habit of healthy eating or want to find some good snack alternatives, here are 8 healthy trail mix recipes that are perfect for snacking on the go:

1.) Monkey munch trail mix

The reason why this recipe from 24 Carrot Kitchen is called "monkey munch" has a lot less to do with the banana chips in it but more of how much energy this recipe can give you to "monkey" around. This recipe is gluten-free and can be customized or adjusted to suit your taste or preference.

2.) Beach bum lentil trail mix

This recipe from Healthful Pursuit is beach-inspired and healthy; it's hard to believe it is nut-free. While we're on the page of recipe types, this trail mix is also vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, grain-free, corn-free and yeast-free. What it is made out of are combined goodness of red lentils, seeds and a bunch of dried fruit that complement each other very well.

3.) Deluxe tropical trail mix

This recipe from The Kitchn has been tested and proven effective to provide energy boost for day hikes, long car rides and quick camping trips. For those who aren't fond of eating morning meals or are generally not just breakfast-types of people, this delicious and healthy trail mix is for you.

4.) Popcorn trail mix

Popcorn is one of the most popular snack foods in the world, but did you know that popcorn is healthy? While it is usually associated with movie nights, this recipe from Good Life Eats is a trail mix recipe must-try.

5.) Spicy honey mustard trail mix

If you're over the standard raisins and nuts trail mix recipe, try this more complex tasting one from The Peanut Butter Boy. Adding a little spice could be the way to go.

6.) Sweet and spice wasasbi trail mix

If you want to try an interesting trail mix recipe, we recommend this one from Savoring the Thyme. The recipe calls for wasabi peas, not the ones used in sushi and sashimi. Paring wasabi with something sweet like dried cranberries with various nuts will serve to delight your palate as you take in the sweet and spicy at the same time.

7.) Pumpkin pie spiced trail mix

This recipe from Beard and Bonnet is a must when pumpkin pie season is around. If you like pumpkin pie spiced flavored-anything, you should tick this off your bucket list.

8.) Halloween trail mix

Have a lot of leftovers from Halloween party favors and candies? You can definitely reuse some of the leftovers with this recipe from See Vanessa Craft.