Healthy Trail Mix
This Healthy Trail Mix is a simple, no-cook snack made with real ingredients like nuts, seeds, unsweetened dried fruit, and optional dark chocolate. Free from refined sugars, candy, and mystery oils, this homemade trail mix is balanced, customizable, and perfect for busy days, hiking, school lunches, or work snacks.
Ingredients
- Main Ingredients
- 1 cup raw or roasted nuts almonds, cashews, walnuts, or pecans
- ½ cup seeds pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- Flavor Base
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
- Pantry Staples
- ½ cup unsweetened dried fruit raisins, cranberries, cherries, or chopped apricots
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips 70% cacao or higher, optional
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Instructions
- Optional Roasting Step
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Spread nuts and seeds on a baking sheet and roast for 8–10 minutes, stirring once. Cool completely.
- Mix Base Ingredients
- Add nuts and seeds to a large mixing bowl.
- Add Fruit & Seasoning
- Stir in dried fruit, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla (if using).
- Finish the Mix
- Add chocolate chips and coconut flakes last. Toss gently until evenly combined.
- Rest & Store
- Let sit for 5 minutes so flavors settle before transferring to storage containers.
Notes
- Keep dried fruit portions smaller to avoid excess sugar.
- Always add chocolate after nuts cool to prevent melting.
- A tiny pinch of salt can dramatically improve flavor.
- Portion control matters—trail mix is nutrient-dense.