Trail Mix With Nuts And Dried Fruit
Ingredients
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- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup walnut halves
- 3/4 cup shelled roasted peanuts
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried apricots – chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
1. Place the almonds, cashews, walnut halves, shelled roasted peanuts, and sunflower seeds into a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the dried cranberries, raisins, chopped dried apricots, and dried cherries to the bowl with the nuts and seeds.
3. Sprinkle the dark chocolate chips over the nut and dried fruit mixture.
4. Add the fine sea salt to the bowl.
5. Use a large spoon or your clean hands to gently toss the mixture until the nuts, dried fruits, chocolate chips, and salt are evenly distributed.
6. Taste the trail mix and adjust the seasoning with a pinch more fine sea salt if desired, tossing again to combine.
7. Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container or divide it into small resealable bags for individual portions.
8. Store the trail mix at cool room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or refrigerate for slightly longer shelf life, and serve as needed.
Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit is a simple, energy-dense snack that balances crunchy, toasty nuts with chewy, naturally sweet dried fruit and the occasional bit of indulgence from chocolate. The combination provides a satisfying mix of healthy fats, fiber, and quick carbohydrates, making it ideal for hiking, travel, or busy days when you need something portable and filling. Its appeal lies in both texture and flavor contrast: salty and sweet, crunchy and chewy, all in a handful.
Historically, versions of trail mix trace back to various cultures that carried dried fruits and nuts as compact, nonperishable food, but in North America it became especially associated with outdoor recreation and camping in the 20th century. Commercial blends grew popular alongside the rise of packaged snack foods, yet homemade mixes have remained common because they allow for personalization and control over ingredients. Today, trail mix is a staple in American snacking culture, bridging the gap between convenience food and traditional dried provisions.