Sugar-Free Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix
Satisfy your snack cravings with this Sugar-Free Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix—a nutritious, homemade blend that’s perfect for healthy snacking on the go! Packed with wholesome ingredients like raw almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds, this trail mix is elevated with a bold burst of flavor from a caramelized blend of cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and paprika, subtly sweetened with vanilla extract and paired with unsweetened dried cranberries and coconut flakes. Quick to prepare in under 30 minutes, this guilt-free recipe is oven-roasted to perfection for a crunchy, aromatic finish. Whether fueling your next hike or adding a tasty twist to mid-day munching, this sugar-free trail mix is your go-to choice for a wholesome and flavorful snack.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw almonds
- 1 cup Raw cashews
- 1 cup Raw walnuts
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the raw almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, paprika, and salt until well combined.
Pour the spice mixture over the nuts and seeds in the large bowl. Mix thoroughly to ensure all pieces are coated evenly.
Spread the seasoned nut and seed mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking, until the mixture is golden and fragrant.
Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet. The trail mix will crisp up as it cools.
Once cooled, stir in the unsweetened dried cranberries and coconut flakes.
Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container for storage. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks in a cool, dry place.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 278.8 g | 357% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.0 g | 315% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 644 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.7 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.9 g | ||
| Protein | 87.8 g | 176% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 619 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 23.8 mg | 132% | |
| Potassium | 3188 mg | 68% | |
*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.
