Description
Sweet and salty strawberry trail mix blends nature’s finest snack companions with a fruity twist. Crisp nuts, chewy dried berries, and light chocolate morsels create an irresistible blend you’ll crave on any adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Berries:
- 1 cup (236 milliliters) freeze-dried or dried strawberries (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) dried cranberries or raisins
Nuts and Seeds:
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) almonds (raw or roasted)
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) cashews or sunflower seeds (for nut-free option)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) pumpkin seeds (pepitas) or chia seeds
Additional Mix-Ins:
- ⅓ cup (79 milliliters) white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered raisins
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) granola clusters (optional for crunch)
- ¼ cup (59 milliliters) mini pretzels (optional for salty touch)
Instructions
- Gather a spacious mixing vessel to accommodate all trail mix components comfortably.
- Carefully cascade dried strawberries, nuts, seeds, and complementary crunchy elements into the bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- Utilize delicate folding motions to intermingle ingredients without crushing delicate elements like berries or brittle nuts.
- Transfer the vibrant mixture into a robust, sealed container with a tight-fitting lid to preserve crispness and prevent moisture infiltration.
- For convenient snacking, consider pre-portioning the trail mix into individual grab-and-go packets, perfect for quick energy boosts during outdoor adventures or workday breaks.
- Maintain the trail mix at moderate room temperature, which preserves optimal texture and flavor profile for approximately two weeks.
- For extended preservation, relocate the container to refrigeration, which can extend the mixture’s longevity and maintain ingredient integrity.
- Before consuming, gently shake or stir the trail mix to redistribute ingredients that might have settled during storage, ensuring a balanced sensory experience with each handful.
Notes
- Customize the mix by swapping out dried strawberries for other dried fruits like blueberries or raspberries to add variety and different flavor profiles.
- Choose unsweetened dried strawberries to reduce added sugar and make the trail mix healthier, perfect for those watching their sugar intake.
- Boost protein content by adding roasted almonds or pumpkin seeds, creating a more balanced and satisfying snack that keeps you energized longer.
- For a gluten-free version, double-check all ingredient labels to ensure no cross-contamination and use certified gluten-free nuts and dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Breakfast
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg