Recipes · Snack
Build-Your-Own Trail Mix
The formula, not just a recipe: nuts, seeds, fruit, and a little dark chocolate in honest proportions.
5 mineasy8 servings$$north americanVeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeMeal prep
Why it earns its place. Store mixes bury the nuts in candy; this ratio keeps portions real — one handful is an actual serving.
Ingredients · 8 servings
- 100 galmonds — raw or roasted, unsalted
- 60 gwalnuts
- 60 gpumpkin seeds
- 60 graisins or chopped dates
- 40 gdark chocolate — 70%+, chopped chunky
- 1 pinchflaky salt (optional)
Contains: tree nuts. Always check labels — brands vary.
Method
- Chop the chocolate chunky so it does not vanish into dust.
- Toss everything together in a jar; lid on, shake once.
- Portion is one cupped handful (about 40 g) — pre-bag portions if the jar tempts you.
Nutrition per serving
215calories
6 gprotein
14 gcarbs
15 gfat
3 gfiber
2.3 gsat fat
20 mgsodium
2 gadded sugar
Editorial estimates per serving. Counts 5 different plants toward your weekly variety.
Make it yours
allergyAll seeds (pumpkin + sunflower) for a nut-free version
availabilityAny dried fruit — apricots, cranberries, banana chips
cultureAdd toasted coconut flakes or wasabi peas for personality
Storage. Airtight jar, 3 weeks — it will not last that long.
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