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    Home » Blog » Kid Friendly » Caramel Apple Trail Mix + Giveaway

    Caramel Apple Trail Mix + Giveaway

    August 6, 2014 by burntapple 35 Comments

    This recipe for Caramel Apple Trail Mix includes affiliate products.  We were given products and giveaway item  from Chiquita Healthy Eating to share on our site however our opinion and recipe are our own. 

    caramel apple trail mix

    It's already time for many of us to think about the kids going back to school. No offense, but who thought of putting kids back to school in August? My dad always remembered school starting after Labor Day because his birthday generally fell right around the first day of school. It's hard to start school during the middle of summer. The kids go to school for a week and a half  and they get another holiday. They really only start into homework and after school activities after Labor Day.

    caramel apple trail mix

    Am I the only one who has a hard time getting into school mode before September?

    If you're like me and the thought of getting back into "school mode" doesn't sound appealing when it's 95 degrees outside, than let's talk trail mix. Last year we made peanut butter and jelly trail mix. This year we're talking caramel apple trail mix.

    caramel apple trail mix

    It's easy, versatile and simple to throw together and into your lunch. It's made even easier with the help of Chiquita Apple Slices. Each apple slice pack comes in pre packaged bags so you just throw them in your kids lunch. They also come in family packs too! Each single serving pack is washed and ready to eat and is only 30-80 calories per pack. Don't forget to pack a note in your kids lunch too! We love these school lunch jokes.

    If that's not sweet enough, than read on! We're giving one reader their very own Thirty One Thermal Tote. This Thermal Tote is perfect for taking lunch on the go or to keep drinks and snacks cold while you’re out and about.  It is the perfect addition for any back-to-school collection. All you have to do to enter is leave a comment or link with your favorite back to school lunch idea and "like" a couple of links. One of the links will lead you to the Chiquita Facebook page where you can enter an additional contest (optional) to win a $1,000 shopping spree and a year's worth of Chiquita Bites. 

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    Caramel Apple Trail Mix

    Rating: 51

    Prep Time: 5 minutes

    Total Time: 5 minutes

    Yield: 2 servings

    Serving Size: 1 cup

    Ingredients

    • 1 apple, cored and cut into bite sized pieces (can use 1 cup dried apples in place of fresh apples)
    • 1 cup mixed nuts (use what you or your kids will eat)
    • ½ cup peanut butter chips
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins
    • ½ cup caramels, cut into bites sized pieces* (*See Note)

    Instructions

    1. In a bowl, mix together the apple, mixed nuts, peanut butter chips, cranberries or raisins and caramels. (See note).
    2. Pour into individually sized mason or plastic jars and cover.

    Notes

    *If using Chiquita Bites Apples and Caramel Dip, cut the apples into bite sized pieces and mix with the nuts, peanut butter chips and cranberries. Pack the caramel dip seperately from the trail mix. Before serving, drizzle the caramel sauce over the trail mix. Enjoy this version of trail mix with a spoon.

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    We LOVE these homemade peanut butter chips from Chocolate Covered Katie. A great natural version.

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    Comments

    1. Nickida

      August 06, 2014 at 11:21 pm

      My tips would be to buy extra supplies. We always end up needing more glue and crayons in the middle of the school year.

      Reply
    2. Brandy Monday

      August 08, 2014 at 10:51 pm

      My kids love fruit and veggies so I stock up on the fruit and veggie snack packs and put those in their lunch, If I make them a lunch it is a lot healthier than what they get at school.

      Reply
    3. Miz Helen

      August 09, 2014 at 1:58 pm

      I just love a great Trail Mix and your recipe looks awesome! Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
      Come Back Soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    4. miranda

      August 09, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      I like to freeze pancakes and send them for lunches

      Reply
    5. absa

      August 10, 2014 at 4:31 am

      i like healthy alternatives and i give my kids sandwiches of bran bread and make them prepare their own lunches . it makes it fun and they eat it happily as they have added their own efforts too weather it be just putting my prepared lunch in their lunch boxes

      Reply
    6. Elizabeth

      August 10, 2014 at 6:38 am

      I always like to get everything laid out the night before so the mornings go smoothly.

      Reply
    7. Kathy Hanley

      August 10, 2014 at 8:17 am

      I like to cut up celery or carrots with ranch dressing or tortilla chips and salsa for an added snack in lunch boxes and to give a vitamin boost to lunch.

      Reply
    8. Laura J

      August 10, 2014 at 11:34 am

      I love to make peanut butter and jelly rollups with tortillas! Easy to make in the morning and he loves them!

      Reply
    9. Lisa Aliperti

      August 10, 2014 at 1:36 pm

      Stock up on containers with lids and pack a week's worth of snacks, fruits, veggies, etc... at the same time.

      Reply
    10. Naomie

      August 11, 2014 at 2:28 pm

      I make ahead and freeze PB&J sandwiches for days we don't have time to make school lunches

      Reply
    11. gary

      August 11, 2014 at 5:02 pm

      I try to freeze things ahead of time

      Reply
    12. Kristie D.

      August 11, 2014 at 7:29 pm

      I think that I will premake a good healthy breakfast the night before. I think it would make a huge difference! kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.

      Reply
    13. Susie

      August 11, 2014 at 8:05 pm

      I make snacks ahead of time so they are ready right when my kids get home from school. I use divided containers (I have Tupperware and ziploc). This also makes it easy to grab and go if we're running errands after pick up.

      Reply
    14. Cheryl B.

      August 12, 2014 at 9:02 am

      I pre-pack as many cheese and crackers, fruit items as possible each week...that way we can grab and go.

      Reply
    15. Alison Gibb

      August 12, 2014 at 11:04 am

      I think it is good to get the kiddos to bed early and get up early one week before school starts. It will adjust their inner clock and will make the first day of school a smooth transition.

      Reply
    16. Alicia C

      August 12, 2014 at 2:37 pm

      I make a shelf in the fridge a "free-for-all snack shelf" for the kids for after school. It has things like string cheese, sliced apples, yogurt, etc. They can eat as much as they want until 4:30pm, so they don't fill up too much before dinner.

      Reply
    17. Rebecca Parsons

      August 12, 2014 at 2:57 pm

      I get a lot of ideas for lunches on blogs. I love the bento boxes. A lot of them are easy but nutritious foods. I like to make a chicken and roast it and then shred for different types of sandwiches during the week.

      Reply
    18. Aqdas Ahmed

      August 12, 2014 at 3:11 pm

      meal planning for school lunches!

      Reply
    19. jamielee kimball

      August 12, 2014 at 3:46 pm

      We pack the weeks snacks into tupperware for the week on Sunday. Then, she gets to choose one from each stack for school that day. That way she feels in control, gets what she wants that day and there is a good balance of nutrition.

      Reply
    20. Dawn Keenan

      August 12, 2014 at 4:34 pm

      We organize our shopping on the weekend, and lay out stuff the night before. My kids love getting fruit on skewers.

      Reply
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