GORP

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Level up your road trip snacks with this easy and delicious GORP! The perfect balance of salty and sweet, it’s easy to make, fun to eat, and ideal for taking on the road!

There’s nothing quite like a great road trip in the summertime. Car packed to the brim, music blaring, and a sense of adventure as you take to the open road. If you’re anything like us, it’s not a road trip without an abundance of fun snacks… and when it comes to snacks, GORP is one of our favorites!

GORP, also known as trail mix, is essentially a combination of sweet and salty snacks. It often includes peanuts, raisins, and M&M’s … and it’s the perfect snack for a summer road trip.

This version is made with mini pretzels, honey nut cereal, mixed nuts, yogurt covered raisins, and M&M’s. It’s a delicious blend of salty and sweet, and it’s nothing short of completely addictive. Best of all, it can be made in advance OR on the go with the help of Ibotta!

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GORP Ingredients

Pretzels – I used salted mini pretzel twists in this mix, but as you know, there are countless options. You could also use pretzel sticks, pretzel flats, flavored, or unsalted pretzels.

Cereal – Cereal adds a light, crispy texture to this trail mix. Use any of your favorites!

Yogurt covered raisins – Traditional GORP includes raisins, but since my kids like yogurt covered raisins better, I decided to swap. You could also substitute yogurt covered craisins if your kids aren’t raisin fans.

M&M’s – M&M’s are a classic addition to any trail mix. I used plain, but once again, you can substitute peanut, peanut butter, or any of your favorite kinds.

Salted nuts – I used a variety of our favorite nuts, including peanuts, cashews, and almonds. There are many different flavor options available… feel free to use any of your favorites!

How to make GORP

1. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
2. Mix well.
3. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Why is GORP called GORP?

GORP is a term for trail mix often used by hikers. It’s typically believed to be an acronym for “Good Ol’ Raisins and Peanuts”, which are the basic ingredients in a GORP recipe. However, the Oxford English Dictionary also cites a 1913 reference to the verb gorp, which means “to eat greedily.” If you ask me, either explanation works!

Recipe variations

• Use flavored pretzels, pretzel flats, or pretzel sticks in place of mini twists
• Use any of your favorite cereals
• Add additional dried fruits, such as cranberries, pineapple, cherries, mango, or banana
• Use flavored nuts
• Add bite sized crackers
• Add sesame sticks, sunflower seeds, or pepitas
• Add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or butterscotch chips
• Make it gluten free by omitting the pretzels or using a gluten free variety

More delicious road trip snacks

• Candied Walnuts
• Homemade Granola Bars
• Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies
• Honey Almond Energy Bites
• Banana Muffins
• Zucchini Bread
• Trail Mix Energy Bites

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GORP

Level up your road trip snacks with this easy and delicious GORP! The perfect balance of salty and sweet, it's easy to make, fun to eat, and ideal for taking on the road!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 172kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

• 2 cups pretzels
• 2 cups cereal
• 1 cup yogurt covered raisins
• 1 cup M&M's
• 1 ½ cups salted nuts

Instructions

• Combine all ingredients and mix well.
• Store in an airtight container.

Notes

Recipe variations

• Use flavored pretzels, pretzel flats, or pretzel sticks in place of mini twists
• Use any of your favorite cereals
• Add additional dried fruits, such as cranberries, pineapple, cherries, mango, or banana
• Use flavored nuts
• Add bite sized crackers
• Add sesame sticks, sunflower seeds, or pepitas
• Add chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or butterscotch chips
• Make it gluten free by omitting the pretzels or using a gluten free variety

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 157mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g