The salty and sweet vegan trail mix you need for all your summer road trips, hikes, and adventures. A delicious and nourishing go-to snack even if the adventure is just running errands.
Reasons why I love this recipe (and trail mix in general);
- It is a filling snack thanks to fats, carbs, and proteins from nuts and seeds
- It has chocolate, do I even need to say anything else?
- It is so easy to make at home and tastier than store-bought options (how many times have you bought a bag only to eat around all the items you don't like?)
- It is easy to take on the go
I think it's safe to say that trail mix is the GOAT (greatest of all time) of snacks, right?
Looking for other easy vegan snacks? Check out this salsa, chia seed pudding, or this simple sautéed broccoli.
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Sweet and salty trail mix ingredients
- Sliced almonds
- Raw pecans
- Raw pumpkin seeds
- Salted cashews
Raw nuts and pumpkin seeds add healthy fats, antioxidants, fiber, protein, zinc, magnesium, and copper.
- Dried unsweetened cranberries
- Dried unsweetened cherries
- Dark chocolate chunks
The dried fruits add vitamin A, calcium, and iron. The chocolate adds calcium and potassium (along with a whole lot of satisfaction).
For exact measurements and detailed step-by-step directions, scroll to the recipe card below.
How to make healthy vegan trail mix
- Measure out dried fruits, seeds, nuts, and chocolate and add to a large mixing bowl.
- Fold together
- Add to mason jars or other reusable containers and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Each handful provides healthy fats, antioxidants, protein, and vitamins that are essential to consume daily.
Nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. The key is to have at least one salted nut paired with a few of your favorite raw nuts. Add at least 1 dried fruit for tart sweetness and 1 seed for additional boosts in nutritional value. Chocolate is a great addition, so add chunks of your favorite chocolate bar or toss in your favorite chocolate chips.
The name was coined from the snack frequently being taken on trails and adventures, so yes! As stated above it is also packed with health fats, carbs, and proteins making it a great option to continue to fuel you through whatever challenge you are taking on (the mountain of laundry also counts).
Tony's Chocolonely (not all flavors are vegan, dark almond chocolate is what I used in this recipe), Hu Kitchen, Endangered Species (vegan options are clearly marked), and Theo Chocolate.
All chips and chunks from Enjoy Life Foods and Pascha Organic, Wegmans dark and semi-sweet chocolate chips, Trader Joes dark chocolate chips, and Equal Exchange semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Substitutions
Chocolate chunks: substitute with pieces of your favorite vegan chocolate bar, chocolate chips, or white chocolate. For a chocolate free trail mix, replace with chopped dates or simply omit.
Salted and roasted cashews: substitute with another salted nut (such as peanuts).
Pecans: substitute with walnuts
Almond slices: substitute with whole almonds, slivered almonds, or a different nut entirely.
Other optional items to add include; popcorn, Unreal dark chocolate peanut gems, gluten-free pretzels, banana chips, and raisins.
Storage
Store the trail mix in a cool dry space away from sunlight in an airtight glass jar or container. It is best consumed within a few weeks but can last for up to a month.
Top tip for making homemade trail mix
Always include one salted nut! Pick whatever nut you don't love the taste of plain. For me it's always cashews and I use raw nuts for the rest. Experiment and have fun exploring your taste buds!
📋 Recipe
Vegan Trail Mix with Chocolate
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup salted and roasted cashews
- 1 cup raw pecans
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 scant cup dried unsweetened cherries
- 1 scant cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (I used a dark chocolate salted almond bar and chopped it into chunks)
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a large mixing bowl and toss or fold lightly to combine
- Store trail mix in mason jars or an airtight container. Taking it on-the-go? Pop some into a reusable silicone snack or sandwich bag.
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