Brisket Jerky Trail Mix (The Hike Snack That Hits Different)

Gas-station trail mix is 90% sugar. This one's built on real brisket — five minutes, zero cooking, all protein.

You don't need a recipe so much as a permission slip to stop buying the candy-coated stuff. Tear one bag of Got Beef Salt & Pepper into bite-size pieces. Toss with a cup of raw almonds, a half-cup of pepitas, a handful of dark chocolate chunks (70%+), and a few twists of cracked pepper. That's it.

The jerky keeps it savory, the chocolate keeps it interesting, and there's not a drop of corn syrup in sight. Bag it up for the trail, the desk drawer, or the 3pm crash.

Pro move: swap in Serrano Salt & Pepper if you like a little heat with your hike.