The Best Trail Mix
Elevate your snack game with The Best Trail Mix, a perfect blend of crunchy, chewy, and slightly sweet goodness that’s ideal for hiking, road trips, or midday cravings. This homemade trail mix recipe combines a nutritious medley of raw almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pecans with the satisfying crunch of unsalted pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Dried cranberries, raisins, and dark chocolate chips add a hint of natural sweetness, while unsweetened shredded coconut and a touch of cinnamon provide a flavorful twist. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this customizable snack is packed with protein, healthy fats, and energy-boosting ingredients. Make a batch ahead of time and store it in resealable bags for a wholesome, on-the-go treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 0.5 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Find a large mixing bowl to accommodate all of the ingredients easily.
Add the almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pecans to the bowl.
Incorporate the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds next, for a crunchy base.
Toss in the dried cranberries and raisins for a sweet and chewy element.
Add the dark chocolate chips and shredded coconut for extra sweetness and texture.
Sprinkle the salt and ground cinnamon evenly over the mix.
Using a large spoon or clean hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until they are evenly distributed.
Portion the trail mix into individual resealable bags or airtight containers for convenient servings.
Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4031 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 304.4 g | 390% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.7 g | 328% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 671 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.2 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 59.1 g | 211% | |
| Total Sugars | 168.1 g | ||
| Protein | 103.2 g | 206% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 729 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 33.9 mg | 188% | |
| Potassium | 4384 mg | 93% | |
*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.
