Trail Mix Custom Blend (Printer View)

Nutty, fruity blend with seeds and chocolate, ideal for quick energy and outdoor enjoyment.

# Components:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup cashews
03 - ½ cup walnuts

→ Seeds

04 - ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
05 - ¼ cup sunflower seeds

→ Dried Fruit

06 - ½ cup dried cranberries
07 - ½ cup chopped dried apricots
08 - ½ cup raisins

→ Chocolate

09 - ½ cup dark chocolate chips

→ Optional Add-Ins

10 - ¼ cup shredded coconut
11 - ¼ cup banana chips
12 - ¼ cup yogurt-covered raisins

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, add all nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate chips.
02 - Incorporate any optional add-ins as preferred, such as shredded coconut, banana chips, or yogurt-covered raisins.
03 - Stir the ingredients well to ensure even distribution throughout the mix.
04 - Transfer the blend into an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in minutes, no cooking required, just pure snacking gratification.
  • Every handful tastes different depending on what you grab—nuts, chocolate, dried fruit—keeping it endlessly interesting.
  • You control every single ingredient, which means no mystery additives or things you'd rather skip.
02 -
  • Buy your nuts and seeds from a store with good turnover—stale nuts will overpower everything else and ruin the entire balance you're trying to achieve.
  • Don't skip the mixing step just because it seems obvious; uneven distribution means some bites will be mostly chocolate while others are all nuts, and you want consistency.
03 -
  • Store in the coldest, driest part of your kitchen—humidity is the enemy of crunchiness.
  • If your mix starts to soften over time, spread it on a baking sheet and let it sit at room temperature for a few hours to restore the crisp texture.
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