Ramen Trail Mix

3 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
15 small sticks beef jerky, cut into small pieces
1/2 pound dried apricots, cut into small pieces*
1/2 cup dried cranberries, blueberries, cherries, or bananas
2 cups dry roasted peanuts

Break noodles into a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Makes 12 cups.

Variation: For a more traditional trail mix, omit the beef jerky and fruit. Add 1 pound plain chocolate-coated candies, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup sunflower seeds, and 3 cups granola cereal to broken up noodles and stir.

*Any dried fruit combination may be substituted.