Trail mix seems like the perfect snack to keep you energized and moving on long hikes. The problem is that most trail mix include “sugar nuggets” – dried fruit, chocolate chips, even candy pieces – all of which will leave you crashing and hungry.
Meet trail mix done right, with freeze-dried fruit, nuts, and seeds! You’ll get plenty of vitamins, protein, and nutrients without all that added sugar. Whether you’re gearing up for a camping trip or just want something munchable with lunch, this recipe is a winner.
This Freeze-Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Trail Mix recipe joins Campfire Grilled Peaches, Flank Steak and Vegetable Wraps with Chimichurri Sauce, and Lentil Bacon Soup to complete our Cozy Campout Fun Menu.
Freeze-Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Mix
October 5, 2016
Here’s a recipe for a tasty trail mix alternative that leaves out the sugar and potential allergens, while still giving you plenty of protein and energy! Freeze-dried fruit is easy to find in grocery or health food stores.
Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1 and 3
- Prep: 5 mins
- Yields: 8 servings
Directions
1Combine the berries, seeds, and nut in a bowl.
2Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
3(To Slow-Roast Cashews or Almonds: Place 1 cup raw almonds or cashews and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a medium bowl, and add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Soak overnight at room temperature, then drain the nuts. Spread them on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 140F for 8 hours. Let cool completely before making trail mix.)
This recipe is part of the Cozy Campout Fun menu, with Lentil Bacon Soup, Flank Steak and Vegetable Wraps with Chimichurri Sauce, Campfire Grilled Peaches, and Freeze-Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Mix. Check out the Cozy Campout Fun Menu and Guide for links to all the recipes, plus more handy tips and activities for a fantastic campout, even in your own backyard!
Originally published in The Virgin Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2014
Want more tasty, nutritious recipes? Check out jjvirgin.com/recipes.
*If you're in Cycle 2 of the Sugar Impact Diet, hold off on this recipe because it contains fruit.
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