Make Your Own Trail Mix
Mix and match three different trail-mix combos: curry, tamari-almond, and nut butter and chocolate.
Ingredients
Curry
Base:
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
Coating:
- 1 tbs. coconut oil
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup dried apricots
Tamari-Almond
Base:
- 1 cup whole almonds
- 1/2 cup walnut halves
Coating:
- 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp. tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tsp. honey
- 1/8 tsp. cayenne
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup wasabi peas
- 1/2 cup goji berries
- 1/2 cup dried cherry halves
- 1/2 cup raisins
Nut Butter and Chocolate
Base:
- 1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
- 1 cup coconut flakes
- 1/4 cup cacao nibs
Coating:
- 1 tbs. avocado oil
- 1 tbs. creamy nut butter
- 1 tbs. honey
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup raisins
Directions
STEP 1
Mix base ingredients in a medium bowl.
STEP 2
In a medium sauté pan, warm oil for coating over medium heat, then add remaining coating ingredients and stir until mixture just starts to bubble.
STEP 3
Add base ingredients and stir well to coat.
STEP 4
Cook over medium-low heat for about two minutes, then add mix-ins and stir to combine.
STEP 5
Remove from heat and transfer mixture to a bowl to cool, then store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
This recipe was originally published on March 4, 2019 on Experience Life, Life Time’s whole-life health and fitness magazine.
Photos: Andrea DAgosto; Prop Styling: Alicia Buszczak; Food Stylist: Paul Jackman
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