The Best Trail Mix Recipe Ever

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: carob chips

Dark chocolate has more antioxidants and less sugar.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Seeds are lower in calories and peanuts are a budget-friendly nut.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit provides more nutrients, while canned fruit can be more affordable.

granola

🥗Healthier: oat clusters

💰Cheaper: oats

Oat clusters can provide similar texture with less sugar.

Start with 1 cup of almonds and 1 cup of peanuts, keeping the skins on for extra fiber.

Add 3/4 cup each of raw cashews and Brazil nuts.

Include 1/4 cup of pistachios, 1/4 cup of pecans, and 1/4 cup of walnuts.

Add 1/4 cup of sacha inchi seeds, which are high in omega-3.

Incorporate 1/4 cup of raw pumpkin seeds.

Add 1/4 cup of goji berries for color.

Include 1/4 cup of cranberries that are naturally sweetened with orange juice.

For treats, add 1/3 cup of dark chocolate covered coconut, 1/3 cup of matcha green tea covered almonds, and 1/3 cup of puffed quinoa covered with chocolate.

Mix all the ingredients together.

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