Description

This irresistible spiced pumpkin trail mix is crunchy, sweet, salty, and perfectly spiced, making it the ultimate fall snack that’s easy to prepare and customizable.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup pumpkin seeds (raw or roasted)
1 cup almonds (whole or slivered)
1 cup walnuts (halved or chopped)
1 cup pecans
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dried apricots (chopped)
1/2 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of sea salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, and pecans evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until lightly toasted and aromatic.
In a small bowl, combine cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, and sea salt.
Transfer the toasted nuts and seeds to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle olive oil and honey or maple syrup over them. Sprinkle the pumpkin spice mixture evenly and toss until well coated.
Spread the spiced nuts and seeds back onto the baking sheet and let them cool completely.
Once cooled, stir in dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and dark chocolate chunks (if using). Adjust quantities to taste.
Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to two weeks at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Toast the nuts and seeds to enhance their natural flavors and crunch.’, ‘Customize the spice blend by adding cardamom or cayenne for extra flavor.’, ‘Use good-quality dark chocolate for a richer taste.’, ‘Let the mix cool completely to ensure the coating sets and stays crunchy.’]

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Snack
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 cup
Calories: 180
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 50
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 5

Keywords: trail mix, pumpkin spice, fall snack, gluten-free, healthy snack, vegan option