The Worst Trail Mix At Aldi Is Sickeningly Sweet

It's always a good idea to have a healthy and convenient snack that boasts an assortment of flavors, textures, and tastes to pick at — cue the invention of the trail mix. While something energy-boosting might be the trail mix of choice for hikers, chocolatey trail mixes might be the way to go for kids and the sweet-toothed. There are so many ways that a trail mix combination can brighten snack time and Aldi offers quite a wide range. When we decided to try out and rank the best and worst of Aldi's trail mix selection, there was one mix which didn't excite the tastebuds. Out of Aldi's nine popular trail mixes that were tried, the Honey Nut Trail Mix was the worst of the bunch.

The Southern Grove Honey Nut Trail Mix took "honey-coated" to extreme levels, with almost every ingredient being lathered in it. With the lack of diversity in taste (that is a blend of sweet, salty, and savory tastes at minimum), this trail mix is inescapably sugary and the sweetest of the ranking. Offering honey-roasted peanuts, sesame sticks, almonds, and cashews, alongside butter toffee peanuts, the honey-roasted flavor is appreciated by those not overly bothered by extreme sweetness, but maybe one to avoid if you prefer your trail mixes a little earthier rather than candy-like.

While the trail mix had some impressive elements such as the honey-coated sesame sticks (a particularly appreciated aspect of the mix), not everyone will be onboard with this uber sweet trail mix. The trail mixes that scored higher in the rankings combined nuts, dried fruits, pretzels, and even top quality chocolate pieces for those who value versatility with each mouthful. The Honey Nut Trail Mix might work best if you don't want any surprises or are happy to DIY and incorporate the mix into a new creation. You may choose to spice up the trail mix or pair it with your other favorite treats for an ultimate snack board that curbs the sweetness and makes the mix more bearable.

The gritty texture might also put some off this snack since the sugary residue is unavoidable. Combining it with other snacks or desserts may lessen this dilemma. Some revamp the trail mix by adding it to their favorite ice cream, creating a sweet treat through and through. For a more traditional take, honey-flavored trail mixes benefit from pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and sprinkling of salt for a diversion from the sweetness.