Spicy Trail Mix

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide healthy fats, while peanuts are more budget-friendly.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost.

cheese crackers

🥗Healthier: rice crackers

💰Cheaper: saltines

Rice crackers are lower in calories, while saltines are economical.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries offer similar flavor, while raisins are often cheaper.

Start with 1 cup of roasted peanuts.

Add 2 tablespoons of shelled pumpkin seeds.

Incorporate 1/4 cup of unsweetened coconut.

Add 1/4 cup of banana chips, preferably unsweetened.

Pour in 1 teaspoon of oil.

Add 1 teaspoon of honey, spreading it out to avoid clumping.

Mix in 1 tablespoon of hot Madras curry powder, or substitute with another curry powder if needed.

Stir all ingredients together patiently until well blended.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Prepare a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper for cooking.

Spread the mixture in a single layer on the parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, keeping an eye on it to prevent burning.

Once baked, remove from the oven and stir in 1/4 cup of cranberries for added color and flavor.

Allow the trail mix to cool completely before packaging.

After cooling, package in an airtight container or a self-sealing bag for hiking.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

Allergens