Trail mix is a snack food made up of a combination of dried fruits, nuts and sometimes seeds or other ingredients. The name comes from its popularity as an energy-boosting snack for hikers on long trails. It can be eaten as a quick and easy snack when out and about, or it can be made at home by combining different dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, apricots or peaches with nuts like almonds, cashews, walnuts or pecans. The ingredients are mixed together and often coated in a sweet or savory flavored oil or powder to add extra taste. Trail mix can also be customized by adding chocolate chips, granola or other cereals for added texture and flavor.