Easy Homemade Trail Mix Bags Recipe
A quick and easy homemade trail mix recipe combining toasted nuts, dried fruit, and a hint of cinnamon for a healthy, crowd-pleasing snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw almonds (140g)
- 1 cup cashews (135g), unsalted
- ½ cup pecans (60g)
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds (35g)
- ½ cup dried cranberries (65g), sweetened but unsulfured
- ½ cup golden raisins (75g)
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips (45g), optional
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Spread the almonds, cashews, and pecans evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Toast the nuts for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the toasted nuts to a large mixing bowl.
- Add sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, golden raisins, and dark chocolate chips if using.
- Sprinkle ground cinnamon and sea salt over the mix.
- Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly combined, being careful not to crush the nuts.
- Divide the trail mix into individual snack bags or airtight containers.
- Store at room temperature for up to two weeks or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
Toast nuts separately to bring out flavor and avoid burning dried fruit. Be gentle when mixing to keep nuts whole. For nut-free version, substitute nuts with pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds, and roasted chickpeas. Store in airtight containers to maintain crunchiness. Optional: add mini marshmallows or coconut flakes before serving for sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup (about 30g)
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
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