Trail Mix Custom Blend (Printable)

Custom energy blend with nuts, seeds, dried fruit and chocolate for portable snacking.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup cashews
03 - ½ cup walnuts

→ Seeds

04 - ½ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
05 - ¼ cup sunflower seeds

→ Dried Fruit

06 - ½ cup dried cranberries
07 - ½ cup chopped dried apricots
08 - ½ cup raisins

→ Chocolate

09 - ½ cup dark chocolate chips

→ Optional Add-Ins

10 - ¼ cup shredded coconut
11 - ¼ cup banana chips
12 - ¼ cup yogurt-covered raisins

# Directions:

01 - Place all nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and dark chocolate chips into a large mixing bowl. Start with the base ingredients before adding any optional items.
02 - If using any optional add-ins such as shredded coconut, banana chips, or yogurt-covered raisins, add them to the bowl now.
03 - Stir the mixture with a large spoon or your hands, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the blend.
04 - Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container and store at room temperature. The mix will remain fresh for up to 2 weeks.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You control exactly what goes in, so every handful is packed with your absolute favorites
  • Makes enough for the whole week and costs way less than those fancy store bought bags
02 -
  • The chocolate chips will melt if you store this somewhere warm, so keep it at room temperature
  • Everything stays fresh for about two weeks, though it rarely lasts that long in my house
03 -
  • Buy nuts from the bulk bins where you can smell them first to ensure freshness
  • Keep a small jar at your desk for emergency afternoon energy
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