Healthy Snack Day: Trail Mix Recipe

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.

Introduce the ingredients for the trail mix.

Add dark chocolate to the bowl, emphasizing it's low in sugar.

Add walnuts and non-salted peanuts to the mix.

Add sunflower seeds, pistachios, and almonds.

Add cranberries, using about two scoops.

Add cashews, which can be roasted and non-salted.

Add pumpkin seeds to the mixture.

Shake and stir the ingredients in the bowl to distribute evenly.

Suggest using a Ziploc bag to shake the mix if preferred.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens