Homemade Trail Mix - Frugal and Healthy. Back on Track after Holiday Snacking!

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 by gathering ingredients from the freezer and pantry.

Measure out 1/2 cup of almonds and add them to a bowl.

Measure out 1/2 cup of walnuts and add them to the bowl.

Take 4-5 organic sun-dried figs, cut off the tops, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.

Add the chopped figs to the bowl with the nuts.

Mix the ingredients together until evenly distributed.

Transfer the trail mix into a suitable container for storage.

Store the trail mix in the pantry.

Equipment Needed

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