Low Fat Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix
Packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Low Fat Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix is the perfect blend of healthy snacking and tantalizing taste. Featuring air-popped popcorn as a light and crunchy base, this trail mix combines the natural sweetness of dried cranberries and mango with the satisfying crunch of almonds, cashews, and pepitas. A hint of cayenne pepper adds a spicy kick, balanced by warm cinnamon, rich maple syrup, and a touch of sea salt for an irresistible combination. Quick to prepare with only 10 minutes of prep time and a brief oven bake for perfectly toasted nuts, this trail mix is ideal for on-the-go snacking or a post-workout energy boost. Plus, it’s low in fat, gluten-free, and wholesome enough to enjoy guilt-free! Whether you're meal prepping or satisfying a midday craving, this snack is guaranteed to delight.
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Ingredients
- 4 cups Unsweetened air-popped popcorn
- 0.5 cup Raw almonds
- 0.5 cup Raw cashews
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (unsweetened or low sugar)
- 0.5 cup Dried mango, chopped
- 0.25 cup Pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Coconut oil (melted)
- 0.25 teaspoon Sea salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the popcorn, almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and sea salt.
Step 4
Drizzle the spiced syrup mixture over the popcorn and nut mixture. Toss well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Spread the coated mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 5-7 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the nuts are lightly toasted and fragrant. Be careful not to burn the popcorn.
Step 7
Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely on the baking sheet.
Step 8
Once cooled, transfer the mixture back to the mixing bowl and add the dried cranberries and chopped dried mango. Toss to combine.
Step 9
Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Enjoy as a healthy, low-fat snack!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (416.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1767.0 |
| Total Fat 82.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 8.7g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 617.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 244.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 31.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 139.9g | |
| Protein 42.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 286.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1741.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories