Ohhhhh…you know what’s good? Like, real, real good?
Almonds x coconut flakes.
& then add in a little berry medley, & it’s better than good.
Seriously mind blowing.
So if you’re a health nut, like me, I have a sweet, lil treat for you: toasted coconut x unsalted almond, dried berry trail mix.
I mean…
Here’s my deal with trail mix: I’m not a trail mixie-in-the-car-only-kinda-person. My trail mix has a serious purpose: I put it in 100 calorie Ziplock bags & put it in each of my handbags.
I also put little portion controlled bowls throughout my house. I have them in my kitchen so when I’m cooking I can grab a convenient, healthy snack. I have them in my room by bed so I don’t slam cookies down my throat at midnight. I have them in my living room for friends to snack on because bowls of candy are overrated.
A bowl of nature’s candy is way better:
Some benefits of almonds? Glad you asked.
Sexy, delish unsalted almonds reduce the risk of heart attacks, lower ‘bad’ cholesterol, protect artery walls from damage, build strong bones/teeth, aid in weight loss, nourish the nervous system, & alkalize the body.
This trail mix also obviously includes coconut flakes ( contains protein, fiber, zinc, & iron ), dried goji berries ( helps with stress & they’re anti-aging! ), & dried blueberries ( filled with antioxidants & Vitamin C ). If you want to get cray, add some dark chocolate chips too.
Oh! & I’m a not a measure-y person, so I basically did a handful of almonds & a 1/2 handful of the rest of the ingreds.
Easy, peasy.
And don’t forget to add your mixture to a 100 cal Ziplock bag for the perfect mid-day snack.
What’s your favorite DIY trail mix? xx. L
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Will definitely be making this in the morning!
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looks yum! what coconut flakes do you use? and where do you get all the ingredients from?
thanks!
I LOVE trail mix! Almonds, walnuts, blueberries, cherries & cranberries are my fave!!
This is perfect and looks so quick/easy. Already pinned on Pinterest!
Yum looks good and I love the idea of 100 calorie bags. Otherwise I might be tempted to eat the entire thing
How bad are the other almonds that have a flavor coating on them? Like the Habanero BBQ almonds…they are soo good but I often wonder how bad they are for me..? Any clues?
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Shannon
This looks delicious! Can´t wait to try. Always love your recipes:)
Stephanie
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I love mixing raw almonds, raw pistachios, dark chocolate, dried berries, and raw cashews together! Its the perfect sweet and (almost) salty treat!
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Love everything about this trail mix! I’m gonna make some for traveling for sure. Sounds much tastier than the on-flight snacks 🙂
I have difficult ratios with trail mix… Because I can devour it in kilograms! I even am rather afraid to do your appetizing mix 😉
What a great blend! I love the dried blueberries. I like dried cranberries but it’s seemingly impossible to find the unsweetened kind! I don’t want a ton of added sugar so I generally (unfortunately) shy away from them. Blueberries are a great alternative!
I love snacks like this – especially ones you get to create and come up with fun flavors. That coconut looks like the best part about the mix to me!
This looks so delicious! Definitely making a batch this week. Where did you purchase that cute pen from?
Target : ) xx.
What types of healthy snacks do your recommend for those allergic to nuts?! Thanks xx
So good. Bomb Ass really is the only way to describe this.
I had no idea the entire class would be with hand weights. My arms were on fire! I will have to check out your arm burner…but not today! What are those things that look like brownies but with lighter icing and chocolate chips on top? Merry Christmas to you and your family!