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    Home » Vegan

    The Best Healthy Trail Mix Recipe

    Published: Mar 4, 2019 · Modified: Mar 21, 2023 by Jamie · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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    This healthy trail mix is crunchy, sweet, and salty - the perfect addition to an active lifestyle! It takes only 5 minutes to prepare and provides ~20 servings of delicious snacking goodness.Healthy Trail Mix 1

    I broke up with my long-lasting love affair with trail mix after years of purchasing mediocre versions at airports and sporting events. At some point, I got tired of rooting through the bag to pull out the "good stuff", leaving only the pieces I don't like behind.

    I finally tried trail mix again with this healthy homemade recipe for my recent backpacking trip on Santa Catalina Island. Let me tell you - I am SO glad I gave it another try!Healthy Trail Mix PIN

    This healthy trail mix is:

    • sweet
    • salty
    • crunchy
    • chocolatey
    • well-balanced
    • delicious!

    This recipe is a healthy and affordable replacement for snack bars and is also gluten free, dairy free, and vegan. Sometimes I like to add a little more chocolate or cranberries, but starting with this combination as the base works great every time. I bring this with me to work, keep a bag in my purse, have a stash in my car, and eat it at home. I am addicted!Healthy trail mix 2

    My sister-in-law is also a fan of making this healthy trail mix with my nephews - it's a perfect fun and foolproof recipe to make with kids of all ages.

    Here's how you can make this Healthy Trail Mix in 5 minutes or less:

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    This amazing healthy trail mix is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy!

    • Author: Jamie Prosper - Vibrantly g-Free
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Total Time: 5 mins
    • Yield: 21 servings 1x
    • Category: Snack, Camping, Backpacking, Outdoor
    • Cuisine: Gluten-free, Dairy-free, vegan

    Ingredients

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    • 3 ¼ cups (450 g) peanuts (one 16 oz can )
    • 1 cup (110 g) almonds
    • ½ cup (80 g) dried cranberries (we use Craisins brand)
    • 1 ½ cups (240 g) raisins
    • 1 cup (180 g) chocolate chips

    Instructions

    1. Add all ingredients to a bowl or bag.
    2. Mix thoroughly and enjoy!

    Notes

    I recommend making this recipe as listed first and then tailoring it to your own preferences.

    This recipe is also a good source of Iron (2 mg, 9%) and includes Potassium (297 mg, 6%) and Calcium (53 mg, 4%).

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: ⅓ cup
    • Calories: 224
    • Sugar: 11.4 g
    • Sodium: 11 mg
    • Fat: 15.3 g
    • Saturated Fat: 3.3 g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 17.6 g
    • Fiber: 3.2 g
    • Protein: 7.5 g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg

    Did you make this recipe?

    Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in comment field further down. Thank you!

    We know you'll love this healthy trail mix! We also recommend our almond flour pumpkin muffins as a delicious take-along snack.

    Let us know when you eat trail mix in the comments below & tag us in a photo of your creations on instagram using #vibrantlygfree

    With love and gratitude, ❤︎ Jamie

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    1. Nunchee8

      March 06, 2019 at 8:09 am

      Perfect proportions, and I had everything I needed at home! Always make little bags with what I have around, but I like the idea of making a larger batch that will last a few days. Thank you!!

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      • Celiac Sojourness

        March 06, 2019 at 4:29 pm

        I'm so glad you liked it! We have to keep it out of sight or we'd eat the whole thing.

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