Low Sodium Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix
Elevate your snacking game with this Low Sodium Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix, a healthier twist on traditional trail mix that's bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring unsalted almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds toasted to perfection, this mix is coated in a tantalizing blend of maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a balanced sweet and spicy kick. Dried cranberries, unsweetened apricots, and coconut flakes add chewy sweetness and tropical flair, making this snack ideal for post-workout fuel, hiking adventures, or a quick energy boost. With just 10 minutes of prep and low-sodium ingredients, it's an easy, heart-healthy snack that stays fresh for weeks. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious, guilt-free treat packed with wholesome goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted almonds
- 1 cup Unsalted cashews
- 0.5 cup Raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (unsweetened or reduced sugar)
- 0.5 cup Dried apricots (unsweetened), chopped
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil, melted
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsalted almonds, unsalted cashews, and raw pumpkin seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, ground cinnamon, and ground cayenne pepper until well combined.
Pour the maple syrup mixture over the nut and seed mixture. Toss until the nuts and seeds are evenly coated.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet. The coating will harden slightly as it cools.
Once cooled, transfer the mixture back to the mixing bowl and add the dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and unsweetened coconut flakes. Toss to combine.
Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2434 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 165.5 g | 212% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.6 g | 233% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 44 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 222.1 g | 81% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.6 g | 127% | |
| Total Sugars | 133.6 g | ||
| Protein | 63.2 g | 126% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 440 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 3112 mg | 66% | |
*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.
