Healthy Trail Mix Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
6 cups
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Calories
323 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
North American
Healthy Trail Mix Recipe
Description
The Healthy Trail Mix Recipe starts with a base of walnuts, pecans, and cashews toasted in the oven until fragrant and lightly browned. Toasting enhances the nutty flavor and crunch. After cooling, banana chips, toasted coconut ribbons, raisins, and chocolate chunks are added to the mix for sweetness and variety.
The combination offers a balance between crunchy nuts and chewy dried fruit, with chocolate chunks adding a smooth, sweet contrast. The toasted coconut brings a different texture and a subtle tropical note.
This trail mix is practical for snacking on the go or at home, providing a mix of textures and tastes without requiring refrigeration. It can be stored at room temperature for up to two months in a sealed container.
Adjustments such as toasting coconut separately to prevent burning are important for best results. If desired, different dried fruits or chocolates can be used to personalize the mix while maintaining its balance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 cup banana chips see notes
- 1 cup toasted coconut ribbons see notes
- ½ cup raisins see notes
- ½ cup chocolate chunks see notes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place the walnuts, pecans, and cashews on a baking sheet and toast them in your oven for 6-8 minutes, or until they are lightly browned and smell fragrant. Remove them from the oven and let them cool.
- Once the baking sheet is cool, add all the other ingredients and mix them together. Store in a sealed bag.
- Transfer the trail mix to a resealable bag or glass jar and store it at room temperature for up to 2 months.
Notes
- If using untoasted coconut, toast it separately for 4-5 minutes to prevent burning, as coconut toasts faster than nuts.
- Store trail mix in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 months to maintain freshness.
- Chocolate chunks can be substituted with chocolate chips or M&Ms depending on preference.
- If raisins are not preferred, substitute with other dried fruits like cranberries or apricots.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 16IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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