Homemade Trail Mix Custom Blend (Printable Page)

Customize your own energy snack with nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and chocolate. Ready in 10 minutes, perfect for adventures.

# What You Need:

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Place almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, chopped apricots, raisins, and dark chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Incorporate shredded coconut, banana chips, or yogurt-covered raisins if customizing your blend.
03 - Stir all ingredients together with a large spoon or hands until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
04 - Transfer trail mix to an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The ratio of sweet to salty creates this addictive balance that store bought versions never quite master.
  • Having control over exactly what goes in means no more picking around those weird yogurt covered things you never actually wanted.
02 -
  • Adding chocolate chips while the mixture is still warm from toasting nuts will create a mess of melted chocolate coating everything, so always let toasted nuts cool completely if you go that route.
  • The flavor develops and melds together after about 24 hours, so making it a day ahead of your adventure gives you the best taste experience.
03 -
  • Lightly toasting the nuts and seeds in a dry skillet before mixing enhances their flavors dramatically, just be sure to cool them completely before adding chocolate.
  • When using dried fruits that feel overly dry or hard, soak them in warm water for five minutes, then pat dry before adding to your mix for a more pleasant chewy texture.
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