Best Trail Mix Porridge Recipes

TRAIL MIX PORRIDGE

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EFFORT: NOT MUCH PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES COOK TIME: 6 HOURS KEEPS ON WARM: 1 HOUR The ingredient list is designed for use in a medium (4- to 5 1/2-quart) slow cooker. See the cook's notes for ingredient lists for small (2- to 3 1/2-quart) and large (6- to 8-quart) models.

Provided by Bruce Weinstein

Yield Serves: 6 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

6 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cranberries
3/4 cup pearled barley
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted and coarsely ground
6 tablespoons medium-ground bulgur (or #2)
6 tablespoons corn (or hominy) grits
6 tablespoons millet
6 tablespoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Stir all the ingredients in a slow cooker until the maple syrup has dissolved and all the grains are moistened. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the porridge is creamy and the grains are tender.

TRAIL MIX

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With nuts, raisins, M&M's and coconut, this is a super snack. In small gingham bags, it made wonderful party favors for each guest at the cowboy-theme wedding shower I hosted. This mix is a tasty treat anytime. -Sandra Thorn, Sonora, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 pounds dry roasted peanuts
2 pounds cashews
1 pound raisins
1 pound M&M's
1/2 pound sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 23g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

TRAIL MIX SLICES

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With big handfuls of dried apricots and cherries, almonds and pistachios, we make dozens of treats you can take anywhere.-Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups sliced almonds
1/4 cup honey
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1-1/4 cups finely chopped dried cherries or dried cranberries
1 cup mixed nuts, finely chopped
2/3 cup M&M's minis

Steps:

Place almonds in a food processor; process until finely ground. While processing, gradually add honey and extract. Remove to a large bowl; stir in cherries, mixed nuts and candies. Divide mixture in half; shape each into an 8-in. long roll. Wrap tightly in plastic; freeze 1 hour or until firm., Unwrap and cut rolls into 1/2-in. slices. Store between pieces of waxed paper in airtight containers.

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