Nut-Free Trail Mix
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Looking for a quick, healthy, and nutritious snack that is allergen friendly? Look no further than this Nut-Free Trail Mix. All you need is a handful of ingredients and you have yourself a satisfying snack. Perfect for school lunchboxes.
Nut-Free Trail Mix
When it comes to healthy snacking one of the easiest things you can go to is trail mix. This is usually a great option as they are loaded with heathy fats, carbs and protein. It also helps that many of them come with chocolate. Who doesn’t love chunks of chocolate in their trail mix?
Nuts are a huge part of a good trail mix recipe. Most of them call for nuts such as almonds and cashews. And let’s be honest, aside from the chocolate, nuts are the best part of a good trail mix. There are some occasions however where nuts just can’t make the cut.
Overall there are many people who have nut allergies these days. Many schools have opted to be nut-free to protect kids who have these allergies. This can make it very hard for some parents when it comes to packing lunches for their kids. Even if your child doesn’t have a nut allergy, they may not be able to bring anything that contains nuts to school. Including trail mix.
If you love trail mix and haven’t been able to have it or pack it for lunch, don’t worry. I have this easy, quick and delicious recipe for a nut-free trail mix. Seeds make for a great nut substitute. They are a great source of vitamins and mineral. Seeds also contain a great amount of protein and healthy fats. I promise you will not miss the nuts in this Nut-Free Trail Mix.
Ingredients needed to make Nut-Free Trail Mix:
- Seeds– Raw sunflower seeds, raw pumpkin seeds, and hemp hearts.
- Dark Chocolate Chips– You can also use chocolate chunks.
- Coconut Chips– You don’t want to skip these! They’re so good in a trail mix.
- Dried Fruit– Cranberries and cherries.
- Freeze Dried Strawberries– Gives the trail mix a nice sweetness and flavor.
Equipment needed to make Nut-Free Trail Mix:
- Large Mixing Bowl– For mixing all of the ingredients together.
- Wide Mouth Mason Jars- For storing. You can use any container that has an airtight lid.
How to make Nut-Free Trail Mix:
- Step 1– In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and give them a good toss making sure everything is well combined.
- Step 2– Serve and keep trail mix in a wide mason jar or airtight container for absolute freshness. Keep trail mix in a tight lid container for 2-3 weeks for best taste and freshness.
Tips and Substitutions:
- Store in an airtight container– This will keep the ingredients fresh and prevent them from going stale.
- Use what you have– Use any ingredients you already have for your trail mix. If you don’t need it to be nut-free, feel free to add nuts too.
- Use fresh ingredients if making ahead– If you want to make this trail mix and have it last a couple of weeks; Use ingredients that you have just purchased or purchased recently. This will prevent your ingredients from going stale or rancid.
- Measurements of ingredients can be adjusted– Use depending on which ones you like better. Adjust accordingly to taste or preference.
- Get creative– Use any ingredients you like in your trail mix.
More Add-ins for Nut-Free Trail Mix:
- Freeze Dried Fruit- (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, apple slices, etc.)
- Other Dried Fruit- (cherries, apricots, raisins, plums, dates, etc.)
- Banana Chips
- Coconut Flakes
- Dark Chocolate Chips
- Goji Berries
- Roasted Chickpeas
How to serve Nut-Free Trail Mix:
- As a snack– This nut-free trail mix makes for a great snack to munch on. Perfect movie snack too!
- School snack for kids– Add nut-free trail mix to small snack bags for your kid’s school snack. This is a great healthy snack for kids to have at school. Especially if your kid’s school is nut-free.
- School lunchbox– It’s also great to add to your kid’s school lunchbox as a side for their school lunch.
- In yogurt– Top your yogurt with this nut-free trail mix for a mice crunch.
- In chia pudding– Great topping for chia pudding too.
Nut-Free Trail Mix FAQ’s:
What’s usually in trail mix?
Trail mix is usually a mix of both sweet and salty ingredients. The main ingredients usually consist of nuts such as almonds, cashews, walnuts, etc. Dried fruit, chocolate, and seeds amongst other ingredients are also used. Trail mix is a great snack to pack for when you are on-the-go.
Why make trail mix nut-free?
While trail mix usually entail the use of nuts, they can be made nut-free. Why make it nut-free? There are many people who have allergies to nuts. They obviously can’t have any foods that contain nuts. For this same reason and to protect kids who may also have this allergies, a lot of schools are nut-free.
Trail mix makes for a healthy and satisfying snack that is easy to put together and take on-the-go. Having a nut-free option allows those who can’t consume nuts or bring nuts to school to still be able to enjoy a good trail mix.
Meal Prepping it:
This is an absolute perfect snack to make for meal prep. It comes together in no time and so effortlessly. Leaving you with a healthy and satisfying snack to munch on, top yogurt or oatmeal, serve in school lunchboxes, etc. The possibilities are truly endless.
Storing Nut-Free Trail Mix:
Keep trail mix in an airtight container for 2-3 weeks for best taste and freshness. Keep in a dry and cool place.
Did you like this Nut-Free Trail Mix recipe? You may also like these other nut-free snack recipes?
- Black Bean-Tahini Brownie Bites
- How To Make Perfect Stovetop Popcorn
- Roasted Chickpeas 4 Ways
- Salt and Vinegar Kale Chips
- Frozen Yogurt Berry Cups
Nut-Free Trail Mix
Looking for a quick, healthy, and nutritious snack that is allergen friendly? Look no further than this Nut-Free Trail Mix. All you need is a handful of ingredients and you have yourself a satisfying snack. Perfect for school lunchboxes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw sunflower seed
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup coconut chips
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add all ingredients and give them a good toss making sure everything is well combined.
Serve and keep trail mix in a wide mason jar or airtight container for absolute freshness. Keep trail mix in a tight lid container for 2-3 weeks for best taste and freshness.
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Store in an airtight container– This will keep the ingredients fresh and prevent them from going stale.
- Use what you have– Use any ingredients you already have for your trail mix. If you don’t need it to be nut-free, feel free to add nuts too.
- Use fresh ingredients if making ahead– If you want to make this trail mix and have it last a couple of weeks; Use ingredients that you have just purchased or purchased recently. This will prevent your ingredients from going stale or rancid.
- Measurements of ingredients can be adjusted– Use depending on which ones you like better. Adjust accordingly to taste or preference.
- Get creative– Use any ingredients you like in your trail mix.
*Number of total servings in estimated. Actual number of servings may vary depending on your own personal preference in portion sizes.
**Nutritional values shown are general guidelines for 1 serving using the ingredients listed above. These numbers do not reflect and may vary depending on substitutions, additions and/or different brands and/or other ingredients that may be used.
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