Easy Crunchy Trail Mix Recipe 5-Minute Dump and Go Snack
A quick and easy trail mix made with toasted nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a hint of honey for a crunchy, flavorful snack perfect for on-the-go munching.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw almonds (whole or sliced)
- 1 cup raw cashews (halves)
- ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas, shelled)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds (hulled)
- ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries
- ¼ cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat or oven to 350°F (175°C), about 3-5 minutes.
- Toast almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds in the skillet or spread evenly on a baking sheet for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden-brown and aromatic.
- Transfer toasted nuts and seeds to a large mixing bowl and let cool for 5 minutes to prevent melting the chocolate chips.
- Add dried cranberries and mini dark chocolate chips to the cooled nuts and seeds.
- Drizzle honey over the mixture and sprinkle sea salt and ground cinnamon. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Optionally, chill the trail mix in the fridge for 10 minutes for a more set crunch, or enjoy immediately.
Notes
Toast nuts and seeds on medium heat and stir often to avoid burning. Add dried fruit and chocolate chips only after nuts have cooled to prevent melting. Adjust sea salt to taste. For vegan option, replace honey with maple syrup or agave nectar. Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks or refrigerate for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup (30g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 6
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