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Protein Trail Mix

Cultural Context

Protein trail mix is a popular American snack, often enjoyed by outdoor enthusiasts and athletes for its energy-boosting properties. Traditionally made with a variety of nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, it has evolved to include protein powders and chocolate for added flavor and nutrition. Today, it's a common choice for meal prep and on-the-go snacking, appealing to health-conscious individuals and those looking for convenient energy sources.

AmericanUSsnack
10 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup dry roasted edamame
1/4 cup almonds
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup dried fruit (bananas)
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1 ounce milk
1 scoop protein powder
1/2 cup rolled oats

mixed nuts

🥗Healthier: raw nuts

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Raw nuts are lower in salt and additives.

dark chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: cacao nibs

💰Cheaper: chocolate bars

Cacao nibs are lower in sugar.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit is lower in sugar and additives.

pumpkin seeds

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: corn nuts

Sunflower seeds are more affordable.

1

Start with a bowl for mixing ingredients.

2

Add 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds.

3

Add 1/2 cup of dry roasted edamame.

4

Add 1/4 cup of almonds.

5

Add 1/4 cup of chocolate chips.

6

Add 1/2 cup of dried fruit, preferably bananas.

7

In a separate bowl, melt together 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips, and 1 ounce of milk on the stovetop.

8

Once melted, mix in 1 scoop of protein powder and 1/2 cup of rolled oats until sticky.

9

Shape the mixture into balls using your hands or a spoon and place them on parchment paper.

10

Put the shaped mixture into the freezer to harden.

11

Combine all the ingredients in a gallon ziplock bag and shake to mix.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

bowlstovetopgallon ziplock bagparchment paper

Spice Level:

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Allergens

tree-nutsmilk

Also Known As

Nutty Trail MixEnergy Trail Mix

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