Description
A simple, customizable Mix and Match Trail Mix recipe perfect for a quick, nutritious snack. Combine your choice of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and optional sweet or crunchy add-ins for a satisfying trail mix that can be tailored to your taste. Ready in just 5 minutes and ideal for on-the-go snacking or hiking.
Ingredients
Nuts
- 2 cups raw or salted nuts (such as almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, peanuts, hazelnuts)
Seeds
- ½ cup raw or salted seeds (like sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds, or additional nuts)
Dried Fruits
- 1 cup dried fruit (chopped into small pieces if large)
Optional Add-Ins
- ½ cup chopped dark, semi-sweet, or white chocolate
- ½ cup coconut flakes
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup cereal or granola
- 1 cup popped popcorn
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and any optional add-ins until evenly distributed.
- Store: Transfer the mixed trail mix into a Mason jar, zip-top bag, or any airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Keep Fresh: Store the trail mix at room temperature. It will stay fresh for one month or more.
Notes
- You can customize this trail mix by using your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.
- Optional sweet or crunchy additions such as chocolate chips, coconut flakes, pretzels, cereal, granola, or popcorn add variety and texture.
- To keep the mix fresh longer, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place or refrigerate if preferred.
- This recipe is great for hiking, road trips, or as a healthy snack anytime.