Trail Mix
It’s 3 o’clock in the afternoon and suddenly, my tummy is growling! Of course, we’ll be reaching out for something to munch on. Ideally, a healthy snack is the way to go. Today is Earth Day 🌎 and what better way to showcase some of them.
There’s a long list of hearty snacks on CF website 💻. I think of Powerhouse Cookies, Seaweed Wraps, Beet Hummuss, Salsa, Granola Bars, Sesame Snaps, Baba Ghanoush, Pistachio & Cranberry Oat Squares, Labneh, Energy Berry Bites, Olive Tapenade, Maple Glazed Walnuts, Raincoast Crisps, Guacamole, etc.
Another one that is so amazing and we love having around is my Trail Mix! This is a “feel good” snack recipe! With nuts, dried fruits, seeds and dark chocolate 🍫 along with a touch of spice, this is a lovely mixture to nibble on. It’s satisfying and filling as well.
Nuts, seeds and dried fruits offer great health benefits 💚 like fiber, proteins, vitamins and minerals, plus healthy fats. These are incredible food items to enjoy regularly. Besides that, adding spices to this yummy snack bring other beneficial effects.
In the video, I chose almonds and walnuts along with dry roasted peanuts 🥜 but you can opt for others such as pecans, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, macadamias, or Brazil nuts. Whichever you decide on, quickly toast them in the oven. They will become crispier and their flavor will be enhanced.
When it comes to seeds, I went with pumpkin and sunflower 🌻 but I like switching them around. It can be chia, sesame, flax, watermelon or hemp seeds. There’s nothing written in stone when it comes to the ingredients in a Trail Mix so use your favorite ones.
Dried fruits are another succulent item to add to the mix. There are so many to choose from but the most common ones are apricots, cranberries, dates, blueberries, goji, raisins, pineapple, cherries, mangoes 🥭, prunes, and currants.
I like to add “fun food” in the mixture. Either it’s dark chocolate pieces (not milk chocolate), popcorn, or coconut flakes 🥥. Some like adding M&M’s, pretzels, mini marshmallows, cereals such as Cheerios or Chex, apple or banana chips. I prefer leaving them out but build yours the way you want.
Now, here comes the spices…
Himalayan salt 🧂 is rich in minerals and electrolytes which are sodium, magnesium, potassium and calcium. Ground cinnamon has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that are also found in cayenne pepper. Additionally, cayenne improves circulation and digestion, relieves pain, has anticancer properties plus it’s a good source of vitamin A, C, and E.
Loaded with tasty and wholesome 🥰 ingredients, this delicious Trail Mix is the perfect snack to enjoy anytime! It’s easy to make and sure to become a family favorite!
Bon Appétit! 🍽
Here aremore healthy recipes for you to enjoy… 😀
– Green Smoothie
– Whipped Feta Cream Cheese Dip
– Garlic Soup
– Cod in Puttanesca Sauce
– Roasted Squash Seeds
– Moroccan Zaalouk
– Caprese Skewers
– Quinoa Summer Salad
– Korean Beef Lettuce Wraps
and for even more snack recipes 🥜, click on this link… Recipe Category • Snacks
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Trail Mix
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (substitute dried blueberries)
- 1/2 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate pieces
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/4 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt, or to taste
- 1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 to 2 small pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
Directions
- Preheat oven to 300ºF.
- On a baking sheet, spread out almonds and walnuts in a single layer. Transfer to the preheated oven and toast for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, add roasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, raisins, chocolate pieces, coconut flakes, and both, cooled almonds and walnuts; season with salt, cinnamon and cayenne pepper.
- Stir until the ingredients are nicely blended and store in a glass container. The mixture will keep for up to 3 weeks.
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We’re going on a road trip tomorrow and are coming back on Wednesday. I made 2 batches last night but have to make more today as the mix is almost gone, lol! This is the BEST trail mix I’ve ever had. Thank you for all your delicious recipes. Happy Mother’s Day weekend Frankie
Oh my, I know! This delicious, healthy treat never last 😉 Have a nice trip and Happy Mother’s Day 💐 to you as well Ellen
I like the idea of adding spices. All 3 of them are healthy! Thanks for sharing.
Amazing! I’ll be making it for sure! Thanks chef
You’re very welcome Bee 😊! It’s a great way to celebrate Earth Day 💚🌎! Enjoy your day 🌞
Nice and healthy good for the body. I love me some trail mix.
It’s a tasty and healthy snack 💚! Have a wonderful day JM🌞