Low Sodium Asian Trail Mix
Elevate your snacking game with this flavorful and nutritious Low Sodium Asian Trail Mix, a perfect balance of savory, crunchy, and exotic sweetness. Packed with unsalted cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and protein-rich shelled edamame, this wholesome mix is enhanced with low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and a hint of ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper for a subtle kick. Toasted to perfection and complemented by unsweetened coconut flakes and dried mango slices, this trail mix is ideal for anyone seeking a heart-healthy, reduced-sodium snack that doesn’t compromise on taste. Ready in under 30 minutes, this crunchy blend serves as a grab-and-go treat or a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 0.5 cup unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup unsalted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup unsalted shelled edamame
- 0.5 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 0.5 cup dried mango slices (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cashews, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and shelled edamame.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the nut and seed mix, tossing until everything is evenly coated.
Spread the mixture in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking.
Once baked, remove from the oven and let the trail mix cool completely. The nuts and seeds will become crisp as they cool.
Once cooled, mix in the unsweetened coconut flakes and chopped dried mango slices.
Transfer the Low Sodium Asian Trail Mix to an airtight container for storage.
Enjoy as a healthy snack anytime you need a flavorful, crunchy treat with an Asian twist.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 221.1 g | 283% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.6 g | 293% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1219 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.4 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.7 g | 167% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.6 g | ||
| Protein | 97.6 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 568 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 25.2 mg | 140% | |
| Potassium | 4200 mg | 89% | |
*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.
