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No-Cook
GORP Trail Mix (No-Cook)
Good Old Raisins and Peanuts — the original trail food. High calorie, zero prep, infinite shelf life.
Easy👥 Serves 8⏱ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: None⚡ 450 kcal/serving📦 Shelf: 1–2 years
Equipment
- ▸Large mixing bowl
- ▸Bags or containers for storage
Ingredients
- 2 cupsroasted peanuts or mixed nuts
- 1 cupraisins or dried cranberries
- 1 cupM&Ms or chocolate chips
- 1 cupsunflower seeds
- 1 cuppretzel pieces or granola
- ½ cupdried apricots or mango, chopped
No-CookPortableHigh-CalorieQuickBug-Out
Instructions
1
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
2
Mix thoroughly.
3
Divide into individual-serving bags (approximately ½ cup per serving).
4
Seal and label.
Field Tips
- Aim for 50% nuts/seeds (fat + protein) and 50% dried fruit/carbs (quick energy).
- Pre-portion into Ziploc bags for grab-and-go access in an emergency.
- Avoid adding chocolate in hot climates — it melts and ruins the mix.
- Include salty components to encourage fluid intake.
Variations
- ▸High-fat version: heavy nuts, coconut flakes, macadamia, no chocolate
- ▸Budget version: peanuts + raisins only (the classic GORP)
- ▸Add freeze-dried fruit for variety without moisture issues
Storage Notes
Store in airtight bags or Mylar. Nuts go rancid faster than dried fruit — rotate every 12 months. Vacuum sealing extends life significantly.