Although you're guaranteed to find us snacking on Wildway granola and snack mixes while on the trails, we do add in some fun variety every now and then to change things up. Not all fuel is created equal and just because you're far out exploring the trails, doesn't mean your nutrition should be put on the back burner. With a little preparedness, you can pack nutritious and real food fuel that will help your body and mind perform their best. We've done the hard work for you of trying to figure out what snacks are good and what should be left behind. Here are 10 snacks that make it into our packs when we're hitting the trails.
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1. Wildway Grain-Free Snack Mixes
For a quick day trek, Wildway real food snack mixes are the perfect fuel when hitting the trail. Complex carbs from natural dates paired with quality fats from nuts pair perfectly to keep you energized and full during your adventure. Choose from 5 different flavors like mint chocolate chip or pineapple mojito, depending on what mood you're in and the experience you're chasing!
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2. On-the-go Nut Butter Packets
Nut butter is a classic trail snack that keeps the body fueled and moving for hours. We love Trail Butter because the ingredients are super clean and won't weigh us down with added unnecessary ingredients. No adventurer should have to sacrifice flavor for nutrition. Trail is literally in their name, so you know they're legit.
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3. Homemade Energy Bites
Energy bites are super easy to make from the comfort of your own kitchen, for cheap, with whatever ingredients you choose! We like to whip up a batch of our Mango Coconut Energy Bites before hitting the trails. In a pinch these little bites give us the boost we need and are like a taste of heaven compared to other processed snacks.
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4. Fruit Leather
For something fruity and chewy, fruit leather is a great way to get in some clean carb fuel. Whether you make them at home or buy them at the store, be sure to use clean and quality ingredients to keep your body performing in tip top shape while you're trekkin along. We like this easy Strawberry Banana Fruit Leather recipe made with only 4 simple ingredients.
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5. Beef Jerky and Tuna Jerky Strips
Jerky is a great way to pack in the protein for muscle recovery during and after a long day's journey. Like we say, our nutrition shouldn't have to be sacrificed for the sake of our wandering adventures! From beef jerky to tuna jerky for our pescatarian friends, these little sticks do the body a whole lot of good.
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6. Wildway Granola To-Go Snack Packs
Ever thought our granola would make a perfect trail treat, but you didn't want to carry an entire 8oz. bag? We have, and that's why our granola snack packs are perfect to-go granola fuel. Our snack packs are the same consistency as our delicious granolas, just in smaller packs for on-the-go trail fuel. Pick your favorite classic granola flavor, and head out the door.
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7. Energy Gels
We're new to the world of energy gels and drinks, but one thing we're not knew to, how to fuel our bodies right and detecting BS when we see it. We'll say it a million times, real ingredients are key. It's just that simple. Muir Energy gels and hydration mixes are made with quality ingredients that are delicious and easy to store in your pack.
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8. Fresh Fruits
A shocker to no one, fresh fruit! A staple in our packs, fresh fruit like apples and oranges are a quick natural source of energy that our bodies never get tired of. There's nothing more refreshing than taking a break and biting into a crisp apple. We're salivating just thinking about it.
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9. Real-Ingredient Energy Bars
We'll be the first to say that not all "energy" bars are created equal. Most are filled with junk that may fuel the body, but not in the respectful way we here at Wildway prefer. Clean ingredients are top priority, because our bodies are top priority! Thunderbird Bars are made with key simple ingredients and we're obsessed.
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10. Mixed Nuts and Seeds
Same as fresh fruits, a homemade variety of nuts and seeds is an essential when packing to hit the trail. Healthy fats help to keep us full for longer and we just love to snack on them. It's easy to burn calories while on the trail, so energy-dense snacks are important to keep our bodies stable.
