Crunchy Road Trip Snack Box Recipe with Easy Homemade Trail Mix and Granola
A quick and easy homemade snack box featuring crunchy trail mix and toasty granola, perfect for road trips and on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: About 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 cup raw cashews, halved
- 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons light olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking.
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup roughly chopped raw walnuts, and 2 tablespoons chia seeds.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup maple syrup, 3 tablespoons light olive oil, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt until smoothly combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the oats and nuts. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to mix thoroughly, ensuring every oat is coated.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet, spreading it out in an even layer to promote uniform toasting.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to prevent burning and encourage even browning. The granola should turn golden and smell toasty.
- Remove from oven and allow granola to cool fully on the baking sheet—it will crisp up as it cools.
- While the granola cools, in a medium bowl, combine 1 cup roughly chopped raw almonds, 1 cup halved raw cashews, 1/2 cup shelled sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips, and 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes.
- Once the granola is cool, mix it gently with the trail mix ingredients or pack separately in compartments to keep textures distinct.
Notes
Stir granola every 10 minutes during baking to prevent burning and ensure even toasting. Let granola cool completely on the baking sheet to crisp up. Store granola and trail mix separately in airtight containers to maintain crunchiness. Granola can be reheated at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to revive softened clusters. Substitute maple syrup with honey or use pumpkin seeds instead of sunflower seeds for variations. Nut-free version replaces nuts with pumpkin seeds and roasted chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (60g)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 8
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