NOX’S FAMOUS TRAIL MIX
Leaning into the characteristic dried fruit, coconut, and nuttiness in Bourbon County Original, this BCS-inspired trail mix just makes sense. Riff on your favorite ingredients to keep you and your furry friend going a little longer on that fall hike.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
The mix
Rolled Oats 3 cups lightly toasted
Pumpkin Seeds 1 cup
Sunflower Seeds ½ cup
Shredded Coconut ½ cup (optional, if you like the flavor)
Pretzels ½ cup, chopped
Dried Figs or Dates 1 cup, chopped
Dried Cherries ½ cup
Chocolate Chips ½ cup (stirred in after cooling)
The Stout Syrup Binder
Bourbon County Brand Original Stout 1 cup
Brown Sugar ½ cup
Butter (or coconut oil if you want dairy-free) ¼ cup
Molasses or Honey 2 tbsp
Salt a pinch
Instructions
Step 1
In a saucepan, simmer stout with sugar, butter, and molasses until thick and syrupy (soft-ball stage, ~240°F)
Step 2
Pour hot syrup over oat mixture and stir quickly to coat
Step 3
Scatter onto baking sheet and bake in oven at 350°F for 30 minutes
Step 4
Scatter chocolate chips on top while still warm enough to stick, but not melt completely
Step 5
Let cool completely before serving
