Easy Sweet & Spicy Chipotle Trail Mix
This Easy Sweet and Spicy Chipotle Trail Mix is a spicy, savory blend lightly sweetened with maple syrup that combines the classic elements of a traditional trail mix with a zesty, smoky kick. This trail mix is quick to prepare, making it an ideal snack for hikers, campers, or a quick, energizing snack at work or home.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 45 mins
- Yield: 20 1x
- Category: Snack
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
- 2 cups pepitas
- 2 cups whole almonds
- 2 cups whole cashews
- 1 1/2 cups coconut chips
- 4 tablespoon vegan butter
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon carne asada seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fine grind sea salt
- 3/4 cup coarsely chopped dried mango
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix together macadamia, pepitas, almonds, cashews and coconut chips and set aside.
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Warm butter, maple syrup and seasonings in a medium saucepan until well combined and seasoning is well mixed.
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Pour syrup mixture into the bowl with the nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes. Toss until everything is well coated.
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Spread onto a parchment lined baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until nuts start to brown, tossing halfway through baking time.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
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Toss in the dried fruit and mix well. Store in an airtight glass container.
