04/11/2022
The Basics Trail Mix Recipe.
Nuts: Peanuts, almonds, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, or cashews (roasted or raw)
Seeds: Sunflower, pumpkin, or h**p seeds are a great addition
Dried Fruit: Choose sun-dried fruit as it contains fewer added sugars. Good choices include raisins, cranberries, apricots, peaches, cherries, dates, etc.
The “GOOD” Stuff: This category allows for a sweet addition in the form of chocolate chips, M&M’s, banana chips, pretzels, peanut butter chips, or other sweet treats.
Here are 4 of our favorite recipes below. But the beauty of homemade trail mix is that you’re allowed to do anything you want (except, perhaps, grab a bag of chocolate chips and call it a day — that’s cheating). Embrace your inner chef by swapping one nut or fruit for another. Hate sunflower seeds? Leave ’em out! Can’t get enough dried cranberries? Feel free to throw in an extra scoop or two. You get the idea.
Tropical Trail Mix Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup banana chips
1/4 cup Brazil nuts
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1/2 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup cashews
1/2 cup dried mango
Method
Mix and store in a sealable container.
Peanut Butter Cup Banana Split Trail Mix Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup roasted almonds
1/2 cup banana chips
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
1/3 cup peanut butter chips
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
Method
Mix and store in a sealable container.
Go Nuts Trail Mix Recipe
Ingredients:
1/3 cup pecans
1/3 cup almonds
1/3 cup pistachios
1/3 cup peanuts
1/3 cup hazelnuts
1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Method
Mix and store in a sealable container.
Spicy & Sweet Trail Mix Recipe
This one will require a little preparation, but the rewards will be so worth the effort.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 tablespoons organic honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
sea salt to taste
1/2 cup peanuts
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup cashews
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
Method:
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit
Combine the sriracha, honey, and olive oil and blend well before adding the nuts and seeds. Mix well so that all are coated with the mixture.
Spread evenly over a parchment-lined cookie sheet, sprinkle with sea salt, and bake for approximately 10 mins or until slightly golden brown.
Allow to cool before placing in a storage container. Add dark chocolate chips and mix well (optional).
