The Best Trail Mix

Elevate your snack game with The Best Trail Mix, a perfect blend of crunchy, chewy, and slightly sweet goodness that’s ideal for hiking, road trips, or midday cravings. This homemade trail mix recipe combines a nutritious medley of raw almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pecans with the satisfying crunch of unsalted pumpkin and sunflower seeds. Dried cranberries, raisins, and dark chocolate chips add a hint of natural sweetness, while unsweetened shredded coconut and a touch of cinnamon provide a flavorful twist. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this customizable snack is packed with protein, healthy fats, and energy-boosting ingredients. Make a batch ahead of time and store it in resealable bags for a wholesome, on-the-go treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 0.5 cup walnuts
• 0.5 cup pecans
• 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
• 0.5 cup sunflower seeds (unsalted)
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 0.5 cup dark chocolate chips
• 0.25 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Step 1

Find a large mixing bowl to accommodate all of the ingredients easily.

Step 2

Add the almonds, cashews, walnuts, and pecans to the bowl.

Step 3

Incorporate the pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds next, for a crunchy base.

Step 4

Toss in the dried cranberries and raisins for a sweet and chewy element.

Step 5

Add the dark chocolate chips and shredded coconut for extra sweetness and texture.

Step 6

Sprinkle the salt and ground cinnamon evenly over the mix.

Step 7

Using a large spoon or clean hands, thoroughly mix all the ingredients until they are evenly distributed.

Step 8

Portion the trail mix into individual resealable bags or airtight containers for convenient servings.

Step 9

Store in a cool, dry place for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	772.1 grams (772.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4031

Total Fat 304.40g	390%
Saturated Fat 65.70g	329%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.50g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 671mg	29%
Total Carbohydrate 293.20g	107%
Dietary Fiber 59.10g	211%
Total Sugars 168.10g
Protein 103.20g	206%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 729mg	56%
Iron 34mg	188%
Potassium 4384mg	93%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.3%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 27.1%