Trail Mix Recipe • Healthy Treat for Earth Day! 💚🌎 - Episode 933

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.

Toast almonds and walnuts by spreading them out in a single layer on a baking sheet.

Transfer the baking sheet to a 350ºF preheated oven and toast for 10 minutes.

Allow the toasted nuts to cool to room temperature.

In a large bowl, add dry roasted peanuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, raisins, dark chocolate, and unsweetened coconut flakes.

Add the cooled toasted walnuts and toasted almonds to the bowl.

Add a little bit of ground Himalayan pink salt, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

Stir until the ingredients are nicely blended.

Store the mixture in a glass container.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens