Scroggin
UrbanDictionary says:
"Sultanas, Chocolate, Raisins and Other Goody-Goodies Including Nuts.
Nuts provide sustainability and protein, the dried fruit provide carbohydrates and the chocolate and other goody-goodies are there for that quick
pick-me up when you need the energy to climb a hill."
JacksonOrchard lists the mix they sell locally, as:
"Peanuts, raisins, dried papaya, dried mango, yogurt raisins, choc drops, dried banana, dried coconut & sunflower seed"
One of the our daily rags (NZ Herald) offer this recipe:
"Scroggin mix is great for a snack on the go. The combination of nuts and dried fruit is delicious and this recipe is quick and easy to assemble. Perfect for school lunches or afternoon snacks.
1 cup | Mixed nuts, such as cashews, pecans, brazil nuts (Main) |
½ cup | Almonds |
1 cup | Sunflower seeds |
1 cup | Pretzel, bows (Main) |
½ cup | Raisins, yoghurt-coated |
½ cup | Dried cranberries, sweetened |
½ cup | Banana chips |
1 cup | Chocolate bits |
- Preheat oven to 180 deg C.
- Place nuts and almonds in a roasting dish and cook for 10 minutes, stirring halfway.
- Add sunflower seeds and continue to cook a further 3 to 5 minutes until nuts are golden.
- Set aside and allow to cool.
- Once nuts are completely cold, add remaining ingredients.
- Store in an airtight container."
In my experience, there are two generic problems with Scroggin:
a) It is very moreish
1 kg wont last long
b) One days supply is very heavy.
So, to carry enough for 800 km, you have to throw everything else out of your pack