24 Apr Tackle Snack Attacks with Three Tasty Trail Mix Recipes

Here’s a trick (or treat) any snack-savvy natural mama will happily share; making your own trail mix is one of the healthiest ways to keep your kids’ tummies full, and their energy levels high. The moms on the Faithful to Nature team all have their favourite home-made trail mix recipes, and when there’s a big bowl readily available in the kitchen or lounge, those cravings for sugary snacks will become a thing of the past. We’ve got three scrumptious organic trail mix recipes for you and your little ones to try:

After-School Tropical Treat Trail Mix

This delicious, energy-boosting mix of dried fruits and nuts is packed with potassium, protein, calcium, magnesium and fibre.

• 1½cup coconut flakes
• 1cup almonds
• 1cup cashew nuts
• 1cup dried banana (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• ½cup dried dates, chopped
• ½cup dried mango, chopped
• ½cup dried pineapple, chopped

Family Movie Night Trail Mix

So much better than crisps and candy – this is a magical movie night snack with a hint of sweetness and spice.

• 1cup organic popcorn, popped
• ¼tsp cinnamon
• ¼cup sunflower seeds
• ¼cup pumpkin seeds
• 2/3cup raw almonds
• 1/3cup dried cranberries
• ½cup dried apricots, diced

The Anytime, Anyday PB&J Trail Mix

Yum! Recreate the taste of that old-school favourite, the peanut butter and jelly sandwich, without the carbs or gluten. A great source of protein and vitamin C.

• 1½cup puffed rice
• 1cup unsalted peanuts
• 1cup dried strawberries
• ½cup peanut butter chips

It’s easy to make your own peanut butter chips for this tasty trail mix:

• Mix your peanut butter with a little agave and melted coconut oil
• Pour the mixture into a baking tray and leave it in the freezer overnight
• Slice it up and enjoy!

What’s your family’s favourite healthy trail mix recipe? (Psstt… browse our dried fruit & nuts selection for some inspiration!)