Healthy Mix up: 5 Ways to build your own Trail Mix

Trail mix is one of the most popular and readily available snacks. Besides being rich in flavours, filling, and portable, it’s easy to customize based on your taste and preferences. Most varieties include nuts, seeds, and dried fruit but the ingredients could vary. Some types of the mix also contain popcorn, cereal, candies, or chocolate chips, along with spices like sea salt, garlic powder, thyme, and cinnamon. Dried fruit provides a healthy source of carbohydrates, fibre, and micronutrients and Nuts provide a source of heart-healthy fats and protein, both of which help to keep you full and lessen any spikes in blood sugar.

Due to its high demand, it is available at grocery stores easily. Alternatively, it is easy to prepare trail mix on your own with your desirable ingredients. Let’s discuss 5 ways to build your trail mix and enjoy!

• Mixed Berries and Seeds Trail Mix: To make this trail mix you need just a few ingredients in place and you can binge eat this healthy trail mix anytime. You need 1 cup of cranberries, ½ cup of blueberries, ¼ cup of flaxseeds, 1 cup of melon seeds, 1 cup assorted nuts, 1 cup sunflower seeds, ½ cup cashews, mix it all and enjoy!
• Dry Fruits and Nuts Trail Mix: If you are a sweet lover, this one is the perfect mix for you. Mix 1 cup of dried cranberries, 1 cup of assorted dry fruits, 1 cup of almonds, ½ cup melon seeds roasted would be good. Enjoy this healthy snack whenever you want to curb your sweets cravings.
• Coconut Trail Mix: To make this hearty trail mix. Take a bowl and add in ½ cup dried coconut shavings or pieces, 1 cup walnuts, 1cup roasted almonds, and 1 cup melon seeds roasted. To add a punch of sweet and sour taste, you can also add in some dried figs.
• Crunchy Mix: If your kids constantly crave for something munchy then this mix is the best delicious treat for them. Mix ½ cup cashews, ½ cup almonds, 1 cup peanuts, 1 cup dried cranberries and 1 cup almonds. Mix all the ingredients well and relish this healthy snack to curb those cravings.
• Popcorn Strawberry Trail Mix: Healthy popcorn trail mix is the perfect snack for any event and every taste bud. Customize yours by making it sweet, salty, or savoury. To make this, take a bowl and mix 2 cups of popcorn, 1 cup dried strawberries, 1 cup walnut pieces, and ½ cup dark chocolate chips. Mix all ingredients well and store preferably in an airtight jar.

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Our choice of food defines our health! So, instead of binging junk food when you want to munch something, try the above-mentioned quick recipes of trail mix and enjoy!