Description
Tropical trail mix brings island-inspired delight with crisp macadamia nuts, sweet pineapple chunks, and toasted coconut flakes dancing together. Crunchy, sweet, and perfectly balanced, this snack whisks you to a paradise of flavor in every handful.
Ingredients
Scale
Tropical Fruits:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) dried pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) dried mango, chopped
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) banana chips
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) dried papaya or coconut chips
Nuts:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) raw or roasted cashews
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) macadamia nuts or almonds
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered raisins
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) sea salt
Instructions
- Gather your tropical medley ingredients in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring each component is ready for blending.
- Carefully fold and tumble the ingredients together, creating an even distribution of flavors and textures throughout the mix.
- Sample the tropical trail mix, fine-tuning the balance by introducing additional coconut shavings, chocolate morsels, or a delicate sprinkle of sea salt to elevate the taste profile.
- Transfer the vibrant mixture into a hermetically sealed container, preserving its freshness and crunch, or portion into convenient grab-and-go pouches.
- Savor this delectable snack during outdoor adventures, seaside escapades, or as a revitalizing midday energy boost that transports your palate to a tropical paradise.
Notes
- Swap ingredients based on dietary needs or preferences, like using dark chocolate for vegan options or removing nuts for allergy-sensitive snackers.
- Toast coconut flakes beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the trail mix.
- Balance sweet and salty elements by experimenting with different chocolate types and salt quantities for a personalized taste profile.
- Extend shelf life by storing mix in a cool, dry place and using fresh ingredients to maintain optimal texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg