Description
This healthy trail mix is crunchy, lightly sweet, and filling. It combines nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a balanced, portable snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw almonds
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup raw sunflower seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- 1 cup unsweetened dried apricots chopped
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips dairy free
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Spread almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds evenly on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then stir the nuts and seeds for even toasting.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant.
- Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the pan for about 15 minutes.
- Transfer the cooled nuts and seeds to a large mixing bowl.
- Add dried cranberries, dried apricots, coconut flakes, and dark chocolate chips.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly combined.
- Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
- This mix provides steady energy between meals.
- Use unsweetened dried fruit to control sugar intake.
- Ensure nuts and seeds are completely cool before mixing in chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking and Mixing
- Cuisine: American