Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix

Get ready to elevate your snacking game with this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix—a perfect harmony of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients! This easy-to-make recipe combines the crunch of roasted almonds, cashews, peanuts, and pumpkin seeds with the chewy sweetness of dried cranberries and apricots, all balanced by the savory bite of salted pretzels. Tossed in a luscious blend of honey, coconut oil, and warming cinnamon with a spicy kick of cayenne pepper, this trail mix is oven-baked to golden perfection for a lightly caramelized finish. Perfect for meal prepping, hiking adventures, or healthy on-the-go munching, this versatile snack is quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and stores beautifully for up to two weeks. Indulge in the ultimate sweet-meets-savory snack that’s bursting with energy and flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup raw cashews
• 1 cup raw peanuts
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup dried apricots
• 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup salted pretzels
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the raw almonds, raw cashews, raw peanuts, pumpkin seeds, and pretzels.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil and add the honey. Stir until smooth and well combined.

Step 4

Pour the honey and coconut oil mixture over the nut and pretzel mix. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Sprinkle the ground cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and sea salt over the mixture. Toss again to distribute the spices thoroughly.

Step 6

Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the nuts are lightly toasted and golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool completely on the baking sheet. This will allow the coating to harden slightly.

Step 9

Once cooled, mix in the dried cranberries and chopped dried apricots.

Step 10

Store the trail mix in an airtight container for up to two weeks, perfect for quick snacks and long hikes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(832.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4064.6

Total Fat 264.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 32.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3496.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 351.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 53.8g	0%
Total Sugars 142.1g
Protein 124.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 706.0mg	0%
Iron 32.3mg	0%
Potassium 4173.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 55.6%

Protein: 11.6%

Carbs: 32.8%