Easy to make and fun to eat, this tasty treat makes a festive addition to any holiday celebration with the use of seasonal M&Ms.
As a kid at camp in Maine, I loved to sign up for the hiking trips. Typically, we hiked portions of the Appalachian Trial, usually carrying supplies in a frame pack on our back, camping out for a few nights at a time.
We always brought “Gorp,” an easy-to-pack, energy-filled trail mix that was adored by all. Camp gorp consisted of chunks of homemade granola, raisins, peanuts, and M&Ms. (Every once in a while, the M&Ms were replaced with carob chips which were not popular!)
So tasty were the granola chunks and M&Ms, I saved them for last.
In the past, I have made many versions of Gorp. My chunky granola recipe was inspired by the memory of what I enjoyed eating at camp. The snack mix I make using that granola as a base is one of my all-time favorites.
The following “gorp” contains yummy chunks, too, this time using a mix of cereals held together with some white chocolate “glue.” What could be better?
For a festive treat, use holiday-colored M&Ms that suit the time of year. For a healthier version, substitute the M&Ms with dried cranberriesโor simply add them to the mix.
This recipe makes a large quantity and will keep for weeks when stored in an air-tight container.
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White Chocolate Gorp
Ingredients
- 1 pound white melting chocolate
- 5 cups Rice Chex
- 3 cups Quaker Oatmeal Squares*
- 3 cups Cheerios
- 2 cups thin pretzel sticks* (I break them in half)
- 2 cups cashews (peanuts taste great too)
- 1-2 cups plain M&Ms (or dried cranberries or raisins)
Instructions
- In very large bowl or roasting pan, combine the cereals, pretzels, cashews, and M&Ms.
- Melt the white chocolate in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring as you go. (I use a quart-size Pyrex measuring cup for this.) Once it is completely smooth, pour over the cereal mixture. Gently toss until all of the cereal mixture is evenly coated.
- Carefully, turn mixture onto a large piece of parchment or wax paper to cool. Once cooled, store in an air-tight container.
Notes
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