Horsetooth Trail Mix – An easy snack that you or the kids can mix together in just a few minutes.

Trail mix is so easy to make and throw together quickly, we love having this for our camping & hiking adventures, as well at parties, game nights or available as an after-school snack.  Horsetooth Trail mix has the perfect combination of salty and sweet, making it simply irresistible.

photo of Horsetooth Trail Mix in a glass bowl. popcorn, goldfish, yogurt pretzels, caramel corn, licorice pieces and chocolate covered raisins

We love having family game nights. You can even find pieces of leftover yard games and impromptu obstacles courses in our backyard. No kidding on more than one occasion my husband has created obstacle courses that rival American Ninja Warrior. My kids are just like him and love making games up, and I enjoy watching them. Typically I watch everyone else participate and then I go last, I feel like it might give me an advantage but I always end up losing.

top down view of photo of Horsetooth Trail Mix in a glass bowl. popcorn, goldfish, yogurt pretzels, caramel corn, licorice pieces and chocolate covered raisins

Recently my kids made up a game called Battle of the Gold. It consisted of three games and a bracket like you would see for basketball {shocking I know, lol}, I helped design it to allow all kids to be matched up in one-on-one face-offs.

The first game is Goldfish Crackers Thumb Toss. Each kid gets five Goldfish crackers to “toss”, using their thumb to flick them into the rings. Three rings are set up, and the kid who gets the most amount of Goldfish crackers in the rings wins and moves on to the next round.

photo of a girl playing goldfish ring toss game, flicking goldfish into mason jar lid rings

The second game is Goldfish crackers Straws. Each child gets a straw and five Goldfish crackers. The task is to move all the Goldfish crackers from one circle to the other one using only a straw. These circles are drawn on the back of the bracket to make it simpler. See video for directions.

Horsetooth Trail Mix is an easy snack that you can mix together in just a few minutes. Perfect for playing a game with the kids or hiking with the family.

The third game is Pinch the Goldfish crackers. Two kids face off using clothespins (or chopsticks) to “pinch” the Goldfish crackers and get 10 into their own bowl. The first one to 10 wins!

They are the Gold Bowl Champion.

Horsetooth Trail Mix is an easy snack that you can mix together in just a few minutes. Perfect for playing a game with the kids or hiking with the family.

My kids love creating snacks, and most of the time that consists of them throwing all their favorite ingredients together and making up a name. My friend Sarah makes a fun trail mix, and it is oh, so good. So we decided to make our own version, including Goldfish crackers. We went with Horsetooth Trail Mix because Horsetooth Rock is a local hike that my kids and I did last year.

Horsetooth Trail Mix is an easy snack that you can mix together in just a few minutes. Perfect for playing a game with the kids or hiking with the family.

Horsetooth Trail Mix is so easy to put together, and all of the ingredients are available at your local Walmart. So picking them up in one place is a cinch. Have the kids go with you and gather the ingredients themselves. Not only will they feel like champions playing games as a family, but also for creating & making this Horsetooth Trail Mix.

photo showing horsetooth trail mix spilling out of two mason jars on their sides, in a pile on a table

Something as simple as these Goldfish crackers can create fun, lasting memories, and long-lasting smiles. They’re “The Snack That Smiles Back®”.

So have a fun smile-filled night as a family playing Battle of the Gold and eating this deliciously simple Horsetooth Trail Mix. XOXO San

How do you make trail mix?

Add all of the ingredients listed above into a large mixing bowl.

Toss together until mixed.

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to eat.

How long does trail mix last?

If stored in an airtight container, the mix will last up to one month.

However, some ingredients may taste stale before then.

Looking for other trail mix ideas? Check out Chimney Park Trail Mix, Trail Mix Muddy Buddies, Superfood Healthy Trail Mix Recipe or (my favorite) S’Mores Trail Mix.

Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite Pinterest board for later.

photos of Horsetooth Trail Mix in glass bowl and mason jars. popcorn, goldfish, yogurt pretzels, caramel corn, licorice pieces and chocolate covered raisins

Horsetooth Trail Mix

Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 540 kcal
Horsetooth Trail Mix is an easy snack that you can mix together in just a few minutes. Perfect for playing a game with the kids or hiking with the family.

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups Goldfish crackers
  • 1 1/2 cups yogurt covered pretzels
  • 1 cup chocolate covered raisins
  • 1 cup cherry licorice bites
  • 6 cups pre-popped sea salt popcorn
  • 2 cups caramel corn

Instructions
 

  • Add all of the ingredients listed above into a large mixing bowl. Toss together until mixed. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container until ready to eat.
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 96gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 552mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 4gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 25IUCalcium: 84mgIron: 1.6mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know what you think!

top photo: up close of photo of Horsetooth Trail Mix in a glass bowl. popcorn, goldfish, yogurt pretzels, caramel corn, licorice pieces and chocolate covered raisins

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