Low Fat Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix
Elevate your snacking game with this irresistibly crunchy and flavorful Low Fat Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix! Packed with air-popped popcorn, protein-rich almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds, and naturally sweetened with dried cranberries, mango, and a touch of maple syrup, this wholesome snack is as nutritious as it is addictive. A hint of cayenne pepper and warm cinnamon adds an exciting sweet-and-spicy kick, making every handful a delightful balance of flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make trail mix is perfect for healthy snacking, road trips, or post-workout fuel. Plus, it’s low-fat and made with simple ingredients, so you can feel good about every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Unsweetened air-popped popcorn
- 0.5 cup Raw almonds
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (unsweetened or low sugar)
- 0.5 cup Dried mango, chopped
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Coconut oil (melted)
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn, almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Drizzle the spiced syrup mixture over the popcorn and nut mixture. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Spread the coated mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the popcorn.
Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Once cooled, transfer the mixture back to the mixing bowl and add the dried cranberries and chopped dried mango. Toss to combine.
Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy as a healthy, low-fat snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.6 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.9 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 51 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | |
*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.
