Trail mix is nothing more than simply M&M candy with obstacles. Am I right?
Trail mix originated as a calorie dense, easy-to-carry food for maintaining energy levels during intense physical activities , like .... hiking on a trail !
Over the years it's been bastardized with all sorts of super sweet stuff. So now, much of it is nothing more than an un-stuck-together candy bar - still with much higher calories.
No. That's the fake stuff. Real trail mix is dried fruit, nuts and peanuts.
Good trail mix shouldcontaine whole grains, nuts, seeds, some dried fruit. It is supposed to be for sustainable energy. If you want to eat M&M's by all means get some, but do not delude yourself by calling it trail mix.
Trail mix can also be many combinations of fruits, nuts, and seeds.