Easy Crunchy No-Fail Homemade Trail Mix Recipe for Healthy Snacks
A quick and easy homemade trail mix combining toasted nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and chocolate chips for a crunchy, sweet, and salty snack perfect for on-the-go nourishment.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw almonds (140g)
- 1 cup raw cashews (130g)
- ½ cup toasted pumpkin seeds (60g)
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds (30g)
- ½ cup dried cranberries (65g)
- ½ cup mini dark chocolate chips (60-70% cocoa) (90g)
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional) (20g)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Toast the nuts and seeds in the oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until light golden brown and nutty smelling. Remove immediately if any bitterness is detected.
- Remove the baking sheet and let the nuts cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled nuts and seeds with dried cranberries, mini dark chocolate chips, and shredded coconut if using.
- Sprinkle sea salt and ground cinnamon over the mix and toss gently to combine evenly. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
Ensure nuts and seeds are completely cooled before adding chocolate chips to prevent melting. Toasting nuts and seeds evenly enhances flavor and crunch. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or refrigerate for longer freshness. For extra crunch, toast dried fruit briefly before mixing. Skillet toasting is an alternative but requires constant stirring.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup (30g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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