Lip Smackin’ Trail Mix

Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen

Based on 55 Reviews

Servings: 2 1/2 quarts
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy

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1 (14-ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup sunflower seeds (meat only)
1 (3 1/2-ounce) can flaked coconut (1 1/2 cups)
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans
2 cup Granola (recommended: Hudson Valley Dessert Company)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 cup banana chips (optional)
1/2 cup dark raisins
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup dried apricots, diced

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except banana chips and raisins, cherries and apricots; mix well. Spread evenly in an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from oven; stir in banana chips, raisins, cherries and apricots. Cool thoroughly. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

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Reader Comments:

Is really good... should earn me some points when i send to my new grandson in college...

By rosemary peacock on August 31, 2011

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By Wanda on July 24, 2011

I made the lip smacking trail mix for my kids. They loved it !!! Please put up more items for kids. Love this site...

By Rebekkah Faulkner on July 23, 2011

Am going try this with my co-worker.

By Normajane on July 23, 2011

I made the lip smacking trail mix for my kids. They loved it !!! Please put up more items for kids. Love this site...

By Rebekkah Faulkner on July 23, 2011

I can't wait to make this trail mix for our trip to the gulfcoast this summer. It looks so good. I watch you every day!! Andrea

By Andrea Sagers on May 18, 2011

Perfect Name for the perfect snack. The kids and I LOVE it!!!

By heather morris on May 18, 2011

love this and so does the kids. perfect for anywhere anyday!

By Anonymous on May 18, 2011

I can't wait to try this lip smackin trail mix. It looks yummy. My kids are picky eaters but I'm sure they will love it. Summer get here soon!!!

By Sherri Harstine on May 18, 2011

The Lip Smackin' Trail Mix is by far the best! My daughter teaches Special Ed and I always fix this for her to take for her kids on field trips.

By Sherry on May 18, 2011

Trail mix is perfect for my sons Boy Scout Troop!!!!

By fran on May 18, 2011

Easy, a treat for the taste buds and very good for on the go.

By Jo Arrington on May 18, 2011

I have some grandsons that would love this.

By Katie Marble on May 18, 2011

This is so yummy!!

By Erin Zimmer on May 18, 2011

This is great for the beach which is not far, but is also good to take to the office to get you through the day.

By Bobbye DuBose on May 18, 2011

Mmm! This looks great! I can't wait to try!

By Margo on May 18, 2011

Girl, when you start out a recipe, with sweetened condensed milk..you know its gonna be good!

By Chastity Nichols on May 18, 2011

For the beach, I like the Trail Mix. It's easy and a good snack.

By Cheryl on May 18, 2011

great recipe love easy no muss no fuss at the beach

By denise on May 18, 2011

Love this recipe...I also carry a bag with me to work in case it's a quick lunch break!

By Jama on May 18, 2011

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