The most versatile healthy snack!
Looking for a quick and healthy snack that provides you with the energy you need to power through your day? We have the perfect solution! These simple, nutrient-dense trail mix combinations (each containing 5 ingredients,) are packed with protein, healthy fats, and fiber to keep you feeling fueled and satisfied.
Tips for Creating Your Own Trail Mix
Choose Your Base: Start with a mix of nuts or seeds as the protein and fat base, like almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
Add Dried Fruit: Dried fruits like cranberries, apricots, or raisins provide natural sweetness, fiber, and texture.
Boost the Crunch: Add a bit of texture with roasted chickpeas, pretzels, or granola.
Sweet Touch: Incorporate a few dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs for an antioxidant boost and a little indulgence.
Seasoning: Experiment with spices like cinnamon, chili powder, or sea salt to customize the flavor.
Energizing Trail Mix Combinations
Trail mix is so easy to customize to fit your own preferences and desires, and it’s even easier to make! These 10 energy-boosting trail mix recipes are delightfully unique and satisfying. There’s truly something for everyone– so take a look!
1. Protein-Packed Power Mix
Ingredients: Almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, dark chocolate chips, and sunflower seeds.
Why we love it: Almonds and pumpkin seeds provide a hefty dose of protein and healthy fats, while dried cranberries add a sweet touch. Dark chocolate offers antioxidants, and sunflower seeds bring extra fiber to fight off hunger.
2. Tropical Energizer Trail Mix
Ingredients: Dried mango, cashews, coconut flakes, almonds, and chia seeds.
Why it’s great: This tropical-inspired mix offers healthy fats and protein from cashews and almonds, while dried mango and coconut flakes provide natural sweetness and fiber. Chia seeds help with hydration and are packed with omega-3s.
3. Antioxidant Boost Mix
Ingredients: Walnuts, blueberries (dried or freeze-dried), pistachios, goji berries, and pumpkin seeds.
Why we love it: Walnuts and pistachios are rich in protein and healthy fats, while goji berries and blueberries provide a burst of antioxidants. Pumpkin seeds add fiber and a crunchy texture to this energy-boosting mix.
4. Savory & Sweet Crunch Trail Mix
Ingredients: Roasted almonds, dark chocolate chips, pretzels, dried apricots, and sea salt.
What makes it great: The savory flavor of pretzels pairs perfectly with the sweetness of dried apricots and dark chocolate chips. Roasted almonds provide protein, and a touch of sea salt enhances the flavor while balancing the sweetness.
5. Trail Mix with a Kick
Ingredients: Roasted peanuts, dried pineapple, chili lime seasoning, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
Why try this one: Roasted peanuts offer protein and crunch, while dried pineapple provides a tropical sweetness. The chili lime seasoning gives this mix a spicy kick, complemented by the healthy fats and fiber from sunflower and pumpkin seeds.
6. Classic Energy Mix
Ingredients: Mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, and walnuts), raisins, sunflower seeds, and dark chocolate chips.
Why we love it: A classic combo of nuts for protein and healthy fats, mixed with raisins for natural sweetness and fiber, and a bit of dark chocolate for a satisfying treat.
7. Green Goodness Crunch
Ingredients: Raw almonds, dried green apples, pumpkin seeds, matcha-flavored almonds, and flax seeds.
Why it’s great: This mix is packed with fiber and healthy fats from almonds and flax seeds, while dried green apples add a tart sweetness. Matcha-flavored almonds give an antioxidant boost, and pumpkin seeds bring in protein.
8. Nut-Free Energizer
Ingredients: Dried cranberries, roasted chickpeas, sunflower seeds, oats, and dark chocolate chips.
Why try this one: For those who need a nut-free option, this mix still delivers plenty of energy with protein-packed chickpeas, crunchy sunflower seeds, and fiber-rich oats. Dried cranberries and dark chocolate add the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor.
9. Sweet & Salty Power Boost
Ingredients: Pretzels, almonds, dried cherries, roasted salted cashews, and sunflower seeds.
Why makes it great: The salty pretzels and cashews complement the sweet cherries and nutty almonds, while sunflower seeds provide fiber and additional protein. This mix strikes the perfect balance between sweet and salty.
10. Chocolate Berry Delight
Ingredients: Dark chocolate chips, dried strawberries, dried blueberries, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.
Why we love it: The antioxidants in dried berries and dark chocolate come together for a tasty treat that also offers healthy fats and protein from walnuts and pumpkin seeds. This sweet-and-savory mix is perfect for a midday energy boost.
These trail mix combinations are easy to make in bulk and perfect for on-the-go snacks that provide lasting energy throughout the day! We also love to give them as gifts! Which one of these trail mix recipes are you most looking forward to trying? Let us know in the comment section below!
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