Homemade Trail Mix
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Making your own trail mix is one of my favorite kitchen shortcuts, and honestly, it's so simple that you'll wonder why you ever bought the store bought version. This recipe comes together in just fifteen minutes with zero cooking required, making it perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep sessions. I love using raw almonds as the base because they're packed with vitamin E, which is fantastic for your skin and overall health. The beauty of homemade trail mix is that you control every ingredient, skip the preservatives, and save a surprising amount of money compared to those tiny packaged versions. Plus, you can snack guilt free knowing exactly what went into your bowl.
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Ingredients
- 200 graw almonds
- 150 graw cashews
- 100 gpumpkin seeds
- 100 gsunflower seeds
- 120 gdried cranberries
- 100 gdried apricots(chopped)
- 80 gunsweetened coconut flakes
- 100 grolled oats
- 80 gdark chocolate chips(70 percent cacao)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Pour all the raw nuts and seeds into a large mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
Tip: Choose whatever nuts you prefer or have on hand. The mix is very forgiving.
- 2
Add the dried cranberries and apricots to the nut mixture, breaking up any clumps of apricots as you fold everything together.
Tip: Chopping the apricots into smaller pieces helps them distribute evenly.
- 3
Toss in the coconut flakes and rolled oats, stirring gently until everything is evenly distributed throughout the bowl.
Tip: The oats add texture and make the mix go further without adding much cost.
- 4
Finally add the dark chocolate chips and give everything a final gentle fold to incorporate them without crushing the pieces.
Tip: Add the chocolate last so it doesn't melt or get crushed into small bits.
- 5
Transfer the completed trail mix into airtight containers or resealable bags for storage.
Tip: Proper storage keeps it fresh for up to three weeks at room temperature.
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