Description
This Tennessee Road Trip Snack is a delightful Southern-inspired mix combining sweet, salty, and savory flavors in an easy, no-cook trail mix. Featuring pecan halves, candied bacon bits, dried apples, cheddar and biscuit crackers, dark chocolate chunks, and a hint of cinnamon and cayenne, it’s a perfect grab-and-go snack for long drives or quick energy boosts.
Ingredients
Nuts and Bacon
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup candied bacon bits (cooked and crumbled)
Fruits and Crackers
- 1/2 cup dried apple slices (chopped)
- 1/2 cup mini cheddar cheese crackers
- 1/2 cup buttermilk biscuit crackers or crushed butter crackers
Additional Flavorings
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the pecan halves, candied bacon bits, chopped dried apples, mini cheddar cheese crackers, and buttermilk biscuit or crushed butter crackers.
- Add Chocolate and Spices: Gently fold in the dark chocolate chunks followed by sprinkling the cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper if you desire a slight spicy kick.
- Toss to Mix: Carefully toss all the ingredients together until the mixture is evenly distributed and coated with the cinnamon and spices.
- Store Properly: Transfer the snack mix into an airtight container or pack into individual snack bags for convenient, grab-and-go snacking during your trip or daily activities.
Notes
- Perfect for long drives, this snack balances sweet, salty, and savory Southern-inspired flavors.
- To make this snack nut-free, substitute pecans with roasted pumpkin seeds.
- If traveling with fresh bacon, keep the snack chilled for food safety.
