16 Snacks to Take on Hiking Trips
By Riddley Gemperlein-Schirm
Today: Put these snacks in your pack.
Being hungry is the worst. Being hungry while on the top of a mountain, isolated somewhere in the woods, or at a swimming hole quite literally off the beaten path? That’s the worst of the worst.
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While it might be tempting to stuff your pack with pre-made granola bars, homemade hiking snacks are where it’s at. Whether it’s savory granola you eat by the handful, cold grilled cheese (it’s awesome, trust us), or classic trail mix, here are 16 portable snacks that can take a hike.
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Muffins taste better in the wilderness and/or higher altitudes:
Double Corn, Quinoa & Cheddar Muffins by boulangere
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Blueberry, Oatmeal, and Flaxseed Muffins by Merrill Stubbs
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What I Do For Love Bran Muffins by drabs
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Corn Muffins by Merrill Stubbs
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Be a mix master:
Trail Mix by Merrill Stubbs
Wasabi Pea Snack Mix by Kendra Vaculin
Sriracha Cocoa Cashews by vrunka
Sweet and Spicy Pretzel and Nut Mix by drabs
Keep hanger at bay with some savory stuff:
Walnut-Rosemary Savory Granola by Nicholas Day
Bulgogi Jerky by savorthis
Gabrelle Hamilton’s Grilled Cheese Sandwiches by Genius Recipes
Toasty Roasted Chickpeas, Cajun Style by anotherfoodieblogger
Pack something sweet for the summit:
Hermits in the Backseat by PassTheKnife
Almond Butter, Dark Chocolate & Coconut Cookies by Sarah | strawberryplum
Apricot, Date, and Cashew Snack Balls by Gena Hamshaw
Banana, Coconut, Chocolate Chip Snack Cake by ATG117
Photos by James Ransom, Mark Weinberg, and Alpha Smoot.
