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!