Yeah, you read the title right: beef jerky and cherry trail mix.
The other day I was walking around the grocery store absent-mindedly wandering up and down the aisles looking at stuff. This happens when I don’t have a list and am not in a hurry. It’s actually quite enjoyable and I end up discovering brands and products I have never heard of.
So anywayssss I walking, stopping, staring, wandering, looking, touching, reading and then I spied this epic hunt and gather mix. And by epic, I mean EPIC. It’s beef jerky combined with trail mix. Brilliant. I was so intrigued that I wanted to try to mix up my own.
So I did. And I’m in love.
Let me talk about why.
NUMERO UNO: It is so easy to make.
Simply gather beef jerky, dried cherries, almonds, cashews, and pepitas, shake them up in a jar, and you are all set!
NUMMER ZWEI: It is a super healthy snack.
Each of these simple ingredients pack in a ton of health benefits to make this one powerhouse snack that will keep you energized throughout the day. It’s perfect for all you paleo eaters out there.
- Almonds, cashews, and pepitas are high in healthy fats and minerals like magnesium, copper, zinc, and potassium.
- Cherries are packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Beef jerky is full of protein.
NUMÉRO TROIS: It is delicious.
The trail mix is both sweet and savory. The tart cherries perfectly compliment the mesquite flavor of the beef jerky. The nuts and seeds add crunch and texture. Basically, it’s a mouthful of amazing.
This beef jerky and cherry trail mix is a snack trifecta: simple, healthy, and delicious.
OH, as an extra bonus, it is also super portable and is a great on-the-go snack. Bring some with to work for when those 2:30 hunger pangs hit. Put some in your gym bag for a high protein post-workout snack. Throw them in your purse for when you go on a brewery crawl and don’t want to eat a lot of bar food/food truck food.
Which is what I’m going to do later today… happy Saturday!
- 3.5 ounces beef jerky
- ¾ cup dried cherries
- ¾ cup raw almonds
- ¾ cup raw cashews
- ⅓ cup pepitas
- Mix all the ingredients together and store in an air-tight container.
Gimme.
That looks so enticing! I want to grab a handful!
Thanks! A handful is the perfect amount 🙂
I just discovered jerky trail mix at Expo West (a company called Kooee), and also couldn’t believe what an easy yet amazing idea it was! I think your flavor pairing with the cherries is perfect!
I know! I feel I’ve been missing out on the beef jerky and trail mix combo all these years! Better late than never though, I suppose.
I want to eat the entire jar! I love making my own trail mixes because all the ones I can buy are full of peanuts and raisins and that just sucks to me. I make my own and take it everywhere. I never thought of using beef jerky though! Awesome!
I totally agree! You can just mix up the stuff you want and leave out all the stuff you don’t. I sometimes forget how satisfying it is. No longer!
Never thought about mixing beef jerky and cherries together in a trail mix! I can picture hiking through the woods and pulling out this satisfying treat!
That sounds like an awesome scenario!