Before you hop on an airplane or head out on an outdoor adventure, Taub-Dix suggests throwing together a combination of dried fruit, nuts, and seeds into a zip-lock. "DIY trail mix is much easier to transport with you through security or on a hike than fresh fruit," she explains.
In addition to being portable, homemade trail mix is also filling and full of nutrients. "The healthy fats in the nuts and seeds will keep you satiated, while also slowing down the speed with which your body metabolizes the sugar in the dried fruit," she says.
Any dried fruit will work well in a homemade trail mix. But if you're going to have a sweet add-in (like M&Ms), consider opting for a tangy or sour dried-fruit, like dried cherries, peaches, Persimmons, or apricots. Meanwhile, if you have a spicy add-in like wasabi nuts, spicy peanuts, or chili bits, you might prefer a sweeter option like apple, mango, or strawberries.
