Healthy Snacks for Hiking

When packing for your hike, what’s just as important as sunscreen and water? The right energy-fuelling hiking snacks: complex carbs and proteins.

Besides the ubiqutous granola bars, here are a few healthy snack ideas to keep you nourished and feeling strong during your trek:

  • Almond butter on apple slices
  • Fruit such as a banana, orange slices, apple, berries (keep these smush-free in a small container)
  • Hard-boiled egg
  • Beef or turkey jerky (you can make your own)
  • Protein or energy balls (try this variation)
  • Trail mix *DIY inspiration below

Trail Mix Basic Recipe

  • 1 cup almonds
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin or sunflower seeds
  • 1 handful goji berries
  • 1 handful fruit juice-sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1 small sprinkle of toasted coconut flakes
  • 2 sun-dried organic pineapple slices (chopped)

Get out there and enjoy beautiful BC!

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