Description
A delicious and healthy trail mix packed with crunchy nuts, tangy cherries, and rich dark chocolate – perfect for snacks on-the-go!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (toasted or spiced)
- ½ cup raw pistachios
- ½ cup dried cherries or cranberries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and place the rack in the middle.
- Arrange the almonds on a baking sheet and bake for about 10 minutes, stirring halfway, until fragrant and slightly browned.
- Let the almonds cool and chop them into coarse pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, dried cherries, and dark chocolate chips, stirring well.
- Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container for storage, keeping it at room temperature for up to five days.
- Snack immediately or store jars for emergency deliciousness.
Notes
For variations, consider adding a pinch of sea salt or a dash of chili flakes. Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: trail mix, snack, healthy snacks, chocolate, nuts, vegetarian, easy recipes