Easy 5-Ingredient Homemade Lunchbox Trail Mix Recipe for Healthy Snacks
A quick and healthy homemade trail mix made with just five simple ingredients, perfect for lunchboxes and on-the-go snacking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw almonds (140g)
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (65g)
- ½ cup unsweetened dried cranberries (60g)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks (90g) (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Spread the almonds and pumpkin seeds evenly on the baking sheet. Toast them for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until light golden and aromatic.
- Remove the baking sheet and let the nuts cool for about 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted nuts and seeds with the dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle the sea salt flakes over the mixture and gently toss to distribute flavors evenly.
- Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Notes
Toast nuts evenly in a single layer and stir halfway through to avoid burning. Cool nuts before mixing with chocolate to prevent melting. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh. Variations include nut-free options using roasted chickpeas and sunflower seeds, or adding spices like cinnamon or smoked paprika for flavor twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ cup (30g)
- Calories: 160180
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 13
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
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