It's been a while since we shared a recipe, so we wanted to come straight at you with the ultimate, eye-friendly trail mix that will nourish your tummy, eyes and body! Plus, it's ultra delicious.
The best part about a trail mix is that you can build your own by choosing the ingredients you like. Below, we've listed some of our favourite ingredients and why, plus a quick method on how to mix it and store it so you have a healthy snack for on the go!
Ingredients
Everything listed here is your choice! Depending on how much you want, we recommend adding a generous handful of at least 6 of these ingredients for a decent stash of trail mix.
Nuts
When it comes to choosing nuts, you can't go wrong. Nuts are a superfood ingredient, packed to the brim with healthy fats, vitamins and minerals. The best nuts for your eyes, thanks to their high Vitamin E and Omega fatty acid contents, are: Almonds, cashews, peanuts, walnuts, pistachios and brazil nuts.
Dried fruit
Dried fruit is a good way to get a concentrated hit of energy, with a juicy and tangy taste to offset the creaminess of the nuts. Remember that while dried fruit is a yummy and healthy option, it can be a sugar-overload when done in excess. Use sparingly in your mix.
Seeds
Seeds are a delicious and texturally interesting way to fill your mix. They're also packed with fats, proteins and vitamins that your whole body will love. Explore with: Pepitas, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds.
Bonus Ingredients
This is where your trail mix can get really exciting! These are all extra ingredients that will essentially 'flavour' your trail mix and make it unique. Some ingredients to consider are: dark chocolate chips, cacao nibs, shredded and dried coconut, cereals – really, anything you can think of!
To actually 'make' your trail mix, simply combine all your ingredients in a far or container and give it a good shake to distribute evenly. Seal in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.
We hope you enjoy making (and eating) this fun and delicious eye-friendly trail mix!
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