Homemade Sweet and Salty Trail Mix
by Ana
Prep Time5 minsCook Time15 minsServings8 servings
A perfectly balanced homemade trail mix with roasted nuts, dark chocolate, dried cranberries, and a maple-cinnamon coating — endlessly snackable.
Store-bought trail mix is good, but homemade is on another level — especially once you toast the nuts in maple syrup and cinnamon. That thin caramelized coating makes every handful feel indulgent, while the mix of healthy fats, protein, and fiber keeps your energy steady between meals. The key is adding the chocolate only after everything has cooled, so the chips stay whole and snappy.
Ingredients
Recommended Tools
- Large baking sheet
- Large mixing bowl
- Parchment paper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, toss the almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds with the maple syrup, cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly coated.
- Spread the coated nuts in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Toast for 12-15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the nuts are golden and the maple coating is caramelized.
- Let the nuts cool completely on the baking sheet — they will crisp up significantly as they cool.
- Transfer the cooled nuts to a large bowl and fold in the dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips.
- Store in an airtight jar or portion into small snack bags for the week ahead.