If you’re a trail mix lover like me, building your own healthy trail mix recipe can be a total game-changer. Making the perfect blend using healthy ingredients not only makes snacking more fun but also ensures you’re fueling your body right, whether you’re gearing up for a hiking adventure or simply need a quick energy boost during a busy day.
Wholesome DIY Trail Mix: Your Customized Snack Delight!
Making your own trail mix is easy and fun! It has all the beneficial things and none of the added sugars that you would find in store-bought ones. I can customize my mix just the way I like it using this recipe, which fits both my diet and tastes perfectly. It’s a great after-school snack or for a stroll in the park. Sometimes, I even add in some marshmallows and chocolate chips for an extra treat. Creating your own trail mix is an awesome way to save money and it’s loaded with nutrients, including heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and delicious dried fruits.
Ingredients to Build the Best Trail Mix
- Nuts: Pick your favorite nuts! You can choose from different kinds like macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, cashews, pecans, and walnuts.
- Seeds: Seeds are packed with nutrients! Look for raw and unsalted seeds. Sunflower, pumpkin, and sesame seeds are great choices.
- Dried Fruit: Be smart about your fruit choices to avoid extra sugar. Go for sun-dried fruits without added sweeteners, such as raisins, dried bananas, dried mangoes, cranberries, apricots, and blueberries.
- Fun Snacks: Think about adding things like cereal, pretzels, peanut butter and white chocolate chips, popcorn, candies, dark chocolate, or any other sweet treat you like.
- Spices: Sprinkle a little nutmeg, cinnamon, and salt (or skip the salt if you’re watching your sodium intake). You can also add a tiny bit of cayenne pepper for some extra flavor.
My Favorite Trail Mix Combination
- 1 1/2 cups raw nuts (almonds, pecans, cashews, peanuts, etc.)
- 1 cup raw seeds (sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc.)
- 1 cup dried fruit (unsweetened, unsulphured)
- Fun stuff – amounts vary based on preference
- Spices – 1/4 tsp sea salt, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Method
- In a large bowl, mix together all of your chosen ingredients.
- Gently stir everything together.
- To ensure freshness, keep your trail mix in a large mason jar or a ziplock bag.
Pro Tip: For on-the-go snacking, divide it into separate ziplock bags or any reusable bags. It’s the perfect way to maintain your energy levels wherever your travels may take you. Enjoy your new favorite snack!
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How To Build a Healthy Trail Mix
Ingredients
FOR THE CUSTOMIZABLE VERSION:
- 1½ cups raw nuts (eg. almonds, pecans, cashews, peanuts etc.)
- 1 cup raw seeds (eg. sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds etc.)
- 1 cup unsweetened, unsulphured dried fruit
- Fun Ingredients (eg. ½ cup chopped dark chocolate, 1 cup popped popcorn, 1 cup pretzels etc.)
- Spices (eg. ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, pinch of nutmeg etc.) optional
MY FAVORITE TRAIL MIX RECIPE
- ¾ cup raw cashews (I toast mine in the oven for 10 mins at 350℉)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened unsulfured cherries
- ½ cup unsweetened unsulfured raisins
- ½ cup chopped dark chocolate
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all of your chosen ingredients.
- Gently stir everything together.
- To ensure freshness, keep your trail mix in a large mason jar or a ziplock bag.
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