We’re in for an 8-hour (longer with stops and traffic) road trip tomorrow night. And nothing says long trip like GORP does.
If you’re not down with the hippie/boy scout lingo, Gorp just stands for Good Old Raisins and Peanuts. It’s usually something people pack for hiking and such, but I think it makes a great snack for anytime. While I was at work today I brainstormed things to put in a couple different mixes of Gorp.
I came up with a classic version for the kids
Classic Gorp
- 2 c. unsalted peanuts
- 2 c. mini pretzels
- 1 c. plain m&ms
- 1 c. raisins
Yeah, yeah, maybe M&Ms don’t make the healthiest snack but it belongs in Gorp. I remember when I was little I would be so annoyed if there weren’t any (or weren’t enough) in my mix.
I made a more “grown up” version, lighter on the M&Ms and heavier on the dried fruit.
Grown Up Gorp
- 1/2 c. unsalted peanuts
- 1 c. honey roasted peanuts
- 1 c. mixed nuts
- 1 c. banana chips
- 1 c. coconut flakes or shreds
- 1 c. mixed dried fruit (I used a mix of raisins, apricots, cherries, pineapple, and apples)
- 1/2 c. m&ms
Both are delicious, and will be great for the road! I have to admit that I kind of want the kid’s version more because it has more chocolate…but I’ll try to have a balance of both mixes.
Don’t forget about Gorp as a quick and easy snack that is extremely portable. Kids love it. So will you.
My to-do list for the evening includes:
-do laundry
-marinate chicken for tomorrow
-clean out suitcases
-paint Ashley’s nails with Mickey Mouse ears
-play with camera
Wild and crazy night over here. Oh wait, I forgot one.
-dread waking up at 6:30am for work in the morning
I’m off! Thanks for reading!
-Lauren
10 Responses
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I’m not a fan of bananas but that grown up gorp looks good! I’d eat it 🙂 I love your blog, it makes me want to be healthy..haha
lawfullyweddedwife
Thanks so much! Healthy eating certainly is a challenge, and I’m not always the best example, but it’s a challenge that’s worth it!
Lauren
Yum! Both versions look great, but M&Ms are kind of irresistable 😛 You better post pictures of Ashley’s nails!!
lawfullyweddedwife
I don’t know why M&Ms are so good, but they just are.
helennaturally
I am with Lauren…..m&m’s yes please – and I must see a pic/tutorial on these nails 🙂
lawfullyweddedwife
I will definitely post pictures of the Mickey nails! Quite a challenge with a squirming 7 year old, lemme tell ya…
Jess (In My Healthy Opinion)
I never knew it was called GORP! I 100% agree that the M&Ms make this stuff, and I was always upset when it was a “healthy” mix (aka no chocolate) when I was little. I may still be a little upset by that today too, haha. 🙂
lawfullyweddedwife
Thanks for coming by! Yeah there’s nothing quite like the disappointment of trail mix with no chocolate…
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The Mickey toe nail polish is just too adorable. And GORP mix is my FAVORITE!! And I’m 26! Haha.