Trail mix can be used for quick, guilt-free snacks whether you are hiking up a mountain, or just relaxing around the house.
Different homemade trail mix recipes offer different benefits depending on the type. There are many blends available to satisfy your needs and tastes, including healthy fats and antioxidants.
Here’s a list of trail mix recipe ideas that can be used to fuel your next hike, or as healthy snacks!
Five Healthy Homemade Trail Mix Recipes
Making a trail mix is fun. You will need to choose healthy snacks and combine them.
We recommend pairing snacks strategically to maximize nutrient intake. You can combine a variety of nuts, fruits, and seeds. This is only the beginning. Have fun!
These trail mix recipes have a healthy twist. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Then, seal the bag or container and store them in an airtight container.
1. Granola Trail Mix
Granola can be a great addition to your trail mix because it adds low-fat fiber. This easy granola recipe will leave you satisfied and full. The subtle saltiness of the sunflower seeds and peanuts is a great pairing with the other ingredients.
Recipe
1 cup low-fat granola
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
2. Salty and sweet trail mix
When both sweet and salty cravings strike, mixing them together will satisfy them. The dark chocolate chips are a healthy addition to the tart cranberries.
Recipe
1 cup salted peanuts/cavews
1/2 cup salted pretzels
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup pumpkin seeds
3. Mix of Nut and Fruit Trail Mix
This recipe is perfect for dried fruit lovers. This snack is sweet and tart thanks to the inclusion of dried fruits as well as hints of chocolate. Almonds are a great addition to this snack. They provide essential healthy fats as well as fiber. For a tropical twist, you can substitute coconut chips with banana chips.
Recipe
1/2 cup dried coconut chips or banana chips
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried strawberries
1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
1/3 cup almonds
4. Tastes Like Candy Trail Mix
This trail mix can be used as a substitute for cookies on days when you don’t want to eat cookies. M&Ms, raisins, dark chocolate chips, and antioxidant-packed gojiberry powder give you a sugar rush with no guilt.
Recipe
1 cup cashews
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup M&Ms
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons goji berry powder
5. Mix of sweet and spicy trail mix
This recipe is packed with nuts and is perfect for spicy food lovers. Your trail mix will be bursting with flavor thanks to the addition of wasabi chips and homemade spicy cashews. Roast the nuts at 350°F for 10 minutes to get the best results. Combine the ingredients in a mixture after roasting the nuts.
Recipe
1/2 cup spicy cashews
1/2 cup wasabi chips
1/2 cup honey-roasted peanuts
1/2 cup butter toffee peanuts
1/2 cup candied almonds
The Perfect Snack
Every homemade trail mix has its own health benefits. You don’t have to use almonds in your favorite trail mix recipe. Your snack will still provide all the nutrients you need for your next adventure.
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