Create Your Own Trail Mix with Nutty Delights Nuts

Making your own trail mix is fun, easy, and rewarding. Instead of buying pre-made mixes, you can customise every handful to your taste and dietary needs. Plus, when you use high-quality nuts from Nutty Delights, you get freshness and flavour that store-bought mixes can’t match . This guide will walk you through crafting the perfect trail mix – from picking the right nuts to storing your mix so it stays crunchy and delicious.

Step-by-Step Guide: Building the Perfect Trail Mix

Choose Your Nuts as a Base: Nuts are the heart of any trail mix, so start with a generous selection of your favourites. Opt for raw or dry-roasted nuts without heavy oils or salt for a healthier mix . Almonds, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans – all bring different flavours and textures. Nutty Delights offers a wide variety of premium nuts (from buttery cashews to crunchy almonds) so you can mix and match. Aim for 1–2 cups of nuts total as the foundation of your mix.

Add Dried Fruits for Sweetness: Toss in some dried fruits to introduce natural sweetness and chewiness. Raisins, dried cranberries, apricots, figs, or dates are classic choices . Dried mango or banana chips from Nutty Delights can give your mix a tropical twist. Make sure fruits are truly dried (no excess moisture) and preferably unsweetened, so they don’t make the mix soggy or overly sugary . A good rule of thumb is to use about half the volume of dried fruits as nuts (for example, 1 cup nuts to ½ cup dried fruit) so the sweetness is balanced.

Mix in Extras to Balance Flavors and Textures: Here’s where you get creative and turn a basic fruit-n-nut mix into an exciting snack. Add a salty or crunchy element like Breadstick Pesto, Thai Sweet Chilli Cracker, or Rice Crackers Sesame Black Pepper for contrast . Then add a treat for a hint of indulgence: a handful of dark chocolate peanuts or yogurt-covered raisins (think melt-resistant if you’ll be outdoors). Don’t be afraid to include seeds too – pumpkin or sunflower seeds pack extra crunch and nutrients alongside Nutty Delights nuts. At this stage, ensure you have a mix of flavours (sweet, salty, maybe a hint of spice) and textures (chewy fruit, crunchy nuts, and creamy chocolate) in your bowl.

Portion and Combine Ingredients: Now decide on the right ratios for your taste. A balanced trail mix might be roughly 50% nuts, 30% dried fruit, 20% “extras” like sweets or pretzels – but feel free to adjust .

If you want a protein-heavy mix, increase the nut portion; for a sweeter tooth, add more fruit or chocolate. Measure out each component according to your chosen ratio (for example, 1 cup nuts, ½ cup fruit, ½ cup extras) and dump them into a large bowl. Gently toss everything together so each scoopful will get a bit of everything. You’ll see a medley of colours and shapes – that’s a good sign of a well-balanced mix!

Taste, Tweak, and Enjoy: Before you finish, give your trail mix a quick taste test. Does it need a touch more salt or a bit more sweetness? Now is the time to season your mix if desired. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt to enhance the salty-sweet contrast, or even a dash of cinnamon or cocoa powder for extra flavour .

(One pro-tip: Nutty Delights carries spiced nuts like chili roasted cashews – tossing a few of those in can elevate the flavour without any extra work!) Once you’re happy with the taste, you’re ready to enjoy. Grab a handful now to reward yourself, then pack the rest for later. Transfer your custom trail mix into airtight containers or portioned baggies for storage (see tips below). Congratulations – you’ve just made a personalized trail mix!