Trick-or-Treat Trail Mix (Print Version)

Sweet and salty mix featuring nuts, cranberries, chocolate, and candy. Easy to prepare and ideal for parties.

# Components:

→ Nuts & Seeds

01 - 1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
02 - 1/2 cup roasted, unsalted cashews
03 - 1/2 cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

→ Dried Fruit

04 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
05 - 1/2 cup golden raisins

→ Sweets

06 - 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (such as M&Ms)
07 - 1/2 cup mini pretzels
08 - 1/2 cup candy corn

→ Extras

09 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)

# Directions:

01 - Place peanuts, cashews, and pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Stir in dried cranberries and golden raisins, mixing gently to avoid crushing.
03 - Fold in candy-coated chocolate pieces, mini pretzels, candy corn, and chocolate chips.
04 - Toss all ingredients together until evenly combined.
05 - Transfer the mix to an airtight container and keep at room temperature for up to 1 week.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make ahead and requires zero cooking
  • Balanced sweet and salty in every bite
  • Customizable for allergies and dietary needs
  • Ideal for parties snack bags or weekend adventures
02 -
  • High in protein and fiber from nuts and seeds
  • Perfect to portion for lunchboxes or on-the-go snacks
  • Can be made nut-free and gluten-free with simple swaps
03 -
  • Do not skimp on mixing every addition needs to spread evenly for flavor balance
  • If you love a crunch use extra pepitas or add toasted coconut flakes
  • Buy small batch roasted nuts for fresher taste than prepackaged kinds
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