12 Best Homemade Hiking Snacks

These 12 best homemade hiking snacks are portable, packable, make-ahead foods that are perfect for hitting the trails or enjoying on a picnic at your destination. Whip up an easy batch of trail mix, nosh on some homemade granola bars or dried fruit, or learn how to make your own jerky.

Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella

Tropical Trail Mix

Let this delicious blend of tropical fruits, nuts and yogurt clusters bring some extra sunshine into your day. Tropical trail mix is an energizing, sweet and delicious snack.

Get the recipe: Tropical Trail Mix

Cranberry Energy Balls

These sweet and nutty energy bites are quick and easy to make and loaded with plenty of nutritious ingredients (plus a little chocolate).

Get the recipe: No-Bake Fruit and Nut Energy Bites

Recipe and photo credit: Chef Ani

Homemade Raspberry Fruit Leather

Homemade raspberry fruit leather is made with only four ingredients: raspberries, apple juice concentrate, maple syrup (optional), and lemon juice. Try it today!

Get the recipe: Homemade Raspberry Fruit Leather

A jar filled with chunky granola bites and fresh cherries scattered around the jar.

Chunky Chocolate Cherry Granola

These crispy crunchy granola bites are laden with dried fruit, coconut, and chocolate chips. They're perfect for an easy breakfast or portable hiking snack.

Get the recipe: Chunky Chocolate Cherry Granola

Recipe and photo credit: Flavorful Eats

Spicy Seasoned Pretzels

Coated in a zesty, homemade spice blend, these spicy seasoned pretzels are the ultimate snack - crunchy, flavorful, and perfectly spicy!

Get the recipe: Spicy Seasoned Pretzels

Recipe and photo credit: Chew Out Loud

15-Minute Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars

These chocolate avocado energy bars are here to provide healthy energy when you need it. They’re super as hiking fuel or midday pick-me-up.

Get the recipe: 15-Minute Chocolate Avocado Energy Bars

A bowl of pretzel rail mix with small bowls of M&Ms and fish crackers nearby.

Butter Toffee Trail Mix

This easy homemade holiday trail mix includes butter toffee pretzels, crackers, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. It's a festive snack perfect for your holiday camping trip or Christmas parties.

Get the recipe: Butter Toffee Trail Mix

Recipe and photo credit: In the Kitch

Cinnamon Apple Chips

This apple chip recipe brings together the classic autumnal combination of fresh apples and warm cinnamon.

Get the recipe: Cinnamon Apple Chips

Recipe and photo credit: Binky's Culinary Carnival

Homemade Deer Jerky

We will guide you on a mouthwatering journey to create venison jerky, a traditional snack loved by adventurers, hunters, and foodies alike.

Get the recipe: Homemade Deer Jerky

Recipe and photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday!

Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Easy to make, these peanut butter granola bars with a chocolate drizzle make the perfect gluten free, vegan, dairy free, healthy snack.

Get the recipe: Peanut Butter Granola Bars

Homemade Nut-Free Trail Mix

This trail mix without nuts is easy to make in just 5 minutes with only a handful of everyday ingredients. It's perfect for camping, hiking, snacking, or kids lunch boxes.

Get the recipe: Nut-Free Trail Mix