Granola and trail mixes
Granola and trail mixes are convenient, ready-to-eat snack blends. Granola typically consists of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and a sweetener like honey or maple syrup, baked until crisp, while trail mixes combine nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and sometimes chocolate or yogurt pieces. These snacks originated in the United States, with trail mix popularized by hikers and outdoor enthusiasts for its portability and energy density.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These snacks are generally high in healthy fats and carbohydrates, providing a good source of energy, fiber, and plant-based protein. A typical serving can range from 150 to 300 calories, depending on the specific ingredients and ratios.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 80 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Manganese | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg |
| Copper | 0.4 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.3 mg |
Per 1/2 cup (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, trail mix is often associated with American outdoor culture and the 'do-it-yourself' ethos of customizing your own blend. Nutritionally, the combination of complex carbs from oats, healthy fats from nuts, and quick energy from dried fruit makes it a balanced, sustained-energy snack.
