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Hiking Snacks

Spring has arrived and it’s time to get outside.  We’re excited to stretch our legs after a long winter and go for a nice long hike to soak up the sun.  Of course we can’t go on a long walk without a snack. We’re bringing GORP on our hike to make sure we don’t get hungry halfway through. Make some GORP and throw it in your backpack to have a to-go snack.

What is GORP exactly? Some people say it stands for “good old raisins and peanuts,” and some say it’s just a funny word for a combination of crunchy, salty, chewy and sweet things. GORP can include a huge range of flavors and textures, as long as the sweet and salty are kept in balance. Combine your favorite dried fruits and nuts, and then add crunchy ingredients like toasted corn, unsweetened cereal, and pretzels. Make these in quantity to keep stashed in your lunchbox and backpack.

GORP

 

HANDS-ON TIME: 5 MINUTES

TOTAL TIME: 5 MINUTES

MAKES: 7 SERVINGS

KITCHEN GEAR: 

Measuring cup
Medium-sized bowl
7 snack-size zipper-lock bags

INGREDIENTS

1⁄2 cup roasted, lightly salted whole almonds (or whatever nuts you like best)

1⁄2 cup raisins or dried currants

1⁄4 cup dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots (or whatever dried fruit you like best)

1⁄4 cup corn or what squares cereal (or toasted corn snacks or pretzels)

1⁄4 cup toasted green pumpkin seeds (these are also called pepitas)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Put all the ingredients in the bowl and, using your clean hands, toss until well mixed. 

2. Put ¼ cup of the mixture in each bag and keep at room temperature up to 1 week. 

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