How to Make Homemade Trail Mix

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are nutrient-dense and lower in calories.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: carob chips

Dark chocolate offers antioxidants with less sugar.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: canned fruit

Fresh fruit is lower in sugar and more hydrating.

granola

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: rice cakes

Oats provide fiber and are less processed.

Introduce the recipe and ingredients for trail mix.

Add pecans and walnuts to the bowl.

Include whole almonds, ensuring they are fresh to avoid dental damage.

Add raisins to the mix.

Incorporate butterscotch chips, chocolate chips, and white chocolate coating chips.

Add mini M&Ms for color.

Mix all ingredients together visually by eye.

Optionally, include rice Chex or other ingredients as desired.

Present the completed trail mix.

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

Allergens