Heart-Healthy Asian Trail Mix
Elevate your snacking game with this Heart-Healthy Asian Trail Mix, a flavor-packed blend of nutrient-dense ingredients inspired by Asian cuisine. This simple recipe combines crunchy almonds, cashews, and freeze-dried edamame with the savory umami of crumbled seaweed snacks and the tangy sweetness of unsweetened dried cranberries. A quick coating of low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and a hint of Gochujang seasoning infuses a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy kick, while toasted sesame seeds and pumpkin seeds add extra texture and a boost of healthful fats. Ready in just 20 minutes, this homemade trail mix is naturally gluten-free, low in sodium, and brimming with heart-healthy benefits, making it an ideal snack for busy days or even as a unique gift. Perfectly portable and irresistibly tasty!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 cup shelled edamame, freeze-dried
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 pack dried seaweed snacks, crumbled
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Gojuchang seasoning or chili powder
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almonds, cashews, freeze-dried edamame, and pumpkin seeds.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, low-sodium soy sauce, honey, and Gojuchang seasoning until well blended.
Pour the mixture over the nut and seed mix, tossing until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking tray in an even layer.
Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts and seeds are lightly toasted.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Once cooled, add the crumbled seaweed snacks, dried cranberries, and sesame seeds to the baked mix.
Toss everything together until well combined and store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
293 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.0 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.9 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 109 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 11.6 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 421 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
