Homemade Trail Mix

Homemade Trail Mix is a quick and easy snack to keep on hand to enjoy between meals, on a hike, or after a workout. A nice blend of sweet and salty ingredients makes this trail mix an addictive pantry staple.

While this trail mix recipe is simple with only 5 ingredients, I think it deserves its own post. Sometimes you need reminding of the snacks you could be making from home. It’s always nice to have a stash of homemade trail mix on hand.

Plus, the varieties are endless! Don’t like almonds? Substitute with cashews, walnuts, or pepitas. I used mini M&M’s as you can see in the photos, but you can use peanut M&M’s or chocolate chips as well.

Ingredients

For this trail mix, you’ll need: 

• Peanuts
• Raisins
• Almonds
• Sunflower seeds
• Mini M&M’s candies

I love these small disposable containers. They hold 1/2 a cup of trail mix perfectly. Just toss it in your bag and you’re good to go. 

More trail mix ingredients

Our newest favorite trail mix combination is almonds, cashews, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and dried cranberries.

Looking for more ideas to make your own trail mix? Here are some more of my favorite trail mix ingredients.

• Cashews
• Pepitas
• Dried cranberries
• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter chips
• Dried apricots
• Five Ingredient Vanilla Granola
• Cheerios cereal
• Pretzels
• Banana chips
• Poporn
• Mini marshmallows

More easy snack recipes

• Savory Rosemary Roasted Mixed Nuts
• Spicy Garlic Chex Mix
• Buffalo Ranch Chex Mix
• Strawberry Puppy Chow Snack Mix
• Snickerdoodle Puppy Chow Snack Mix

Print Recipe

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Homemade Trail Mix

Homemade Trail Mix is a quick and easy snack to keep on hand for between meals, on a hike, or after a workout. A nice blend of sweet and salty ingredients.

Prep Time5 minutes

Total Time5 minutes

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 5 minute trail mix

Servings: 14 servings

Calories: 207kcal

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups peanuts
• 3/4 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup almonds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup M&M's candies or chocolate chips

Instructions

• In a large bowl, add all ingredients and stir to combine.
• Store in a sealed container or plastic zip top bag. Safe to keep for 1 month.

Equipment

Mixing Bowls

Measuring Cups

Notes

Trail mix will keep for several weeks at room temperature in a sealed container. Take into account the ingredients you've added and check expiration dates, just in case.

Customize your own trail mix with your favorite ingredients. Cashews, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, peanut butter chips, and pepitas are all great additions.

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 247mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1.4mg