Homemade Vegan Trail Mix

Homemade Vegan Trail Mix is a simple on the go snack idea that is especially perfect for about everything.

This snack mix features the perfect balance of sweet and salty along with crunchy and chewy in every bite.

Easy Homemade Trail Mix Recipe.

A vegan diet friendly recipe idea that features healthy ingredients that taste amazing when mixed together.

I like that this trail mix takes just 20 minutes to make.

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Why we love this snack mix recipe

This recipe is made with healthy ingredients. When you are hungry and the available healthy snacks are limited, it is nice to have a small bag of snack mix with you.

Here is what else we like about this recipe.

• This recipe can be made in less than 20 minutes.
• It is sweetened with maple syrup rather than sugar.
• The mix packs well and does not take up a lot of space.
• This snack mix is perfect for hiking trips, road adventures, lunch boxes or even for taking to the movies.
• There are easy ways to personalize this recipe by adding additional nuts, seets, or dried fruit.
• About everyone likes the flavors and textures in the ingredients in the mix.

Ingredients needed to make Easy homemade trail mix.

• Maple Syrup. Used to add a sweet element to the mix. Nore that if you use an alternative, it should measure like maple syrup (honey does not measure 1:1 with syrup).
• Salt. Use a larger salt, such as Kosher salt.
• Nuts. Almonds and Pecans were used to make my mix.
• Seeds. Pumpkin and Sunflower seeds were used in my mix.
• Dried Fruit. Dried cranberries and raisins were added to my mix.
• Optional. A vegan friendly chocolate or white chocolate chip. While this can melt when it is warm, it is a nice addition on about any other day.

Tips for making the best trail mix.

Using a balance of sweet and salty as well as chewy and crunchy is the secret to making a good trail mix. It is also important to use similar quantities so that you do not get too much of one.

More helpful tips for you.

1. It is a good idea to use raw nuts and seeds if possible so that you do not throw off the sweet or salty balance.
2. If you do used salted nuts or seeds, you can adjust the salt that you add.
3. Additional optional add-in that you can use include coconut flakes, pretzels, or cereal.,
4. Add up to a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the maple syrup for additional flavor.
5. Skip the maple syrup step and simply toss together everything in a large bowl.
6. This mix goes well when sprinkled over ice cream, mixed in with popcorn, or used to decorate a cake or cupcakes.

How to make Homemade Vegan Trail Mix

Prep Time: 15 Minutes .
Bake Time: 5 Minutes .
Servings : 10 .

1. Start by preparing a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large saucepan on medium heat, bring the maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt to a boil, whisking as needed. Once it starts to boil, turn the heat down to low.
3. Add the nuts and seeds to the saucepan and cook until thick and the the seeds and nuts are evenly coated (about three and a half minutes). You should continue to whisk as needed.
4. Once the mixture has thickened and the ingredients are coated, turn off the heat and stir in the dried fruit.
5. Carefully transfer the mixture to your prepared baking sheet, spreading the mix out evenly.
6. Allow the mixture to set before breaking the ingredients into pieces and mixing in the chocolate chips.

Expert Tip👉 You can place the setting ingredients on the baking sheet into your refrigerator to help expedite the setting process.

How to store homemade trail mix.

Once the trail mix has fully set and cooled, it should be stored in an airtight container. When properly stored, it should keep for about a week at room temperature.

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Homemade Vegan Trail Mix, a simple recipe for a delicious snack made with nuts, seeds, and sweetened with maple syrup.

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