Description
Keto trail mix delivers crisp nutty crunch without sugar overload. Packed with almonds, pecans, and seeds, this portable snack provides satisfying energy for adventurers seeking delicious low-carb nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts and Seeds:
- ½ cup / 70g Macadamia nuts
- ½ cup / 70g Almonds
- ½ cup / 60g Pecans
- 3 tablespoons / 25g Pumpkin seeds
Dried and Crispy Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup / 15g Puffed cheese
- ⅓ cup / 20g Unsweetened coconut chips
- 3 tablespoons / 20g Unsweetened dried blueberries
Chocolate Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons / 30g Sugar-free white chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons / 30g Sugar-free dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Gather all specified trail mix components in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring a clean and dry environment for optimal ingredient blending.
- Methodically combine nuts, seeds, puffed cheese, coconut chips, chocolate chips, and dried blueberries by gently stirring with a large spoon or spatula, aiming for an even distribution of ingredients throughout the mixture.
- Thoroughly mix the ingredients until each component is uniformly intermingled, creating a balanced and appetizing trail mix with varied textures and flavors.
- Select a pristine, hermetically sealed container such as a glass jar or airtight plastic storage vessel to preserve the trail mix’s crispness and prevent moisture infiltration.
- Carefully transfer the completely mixed trail mix into the chosen storage container, ensuring a tight seal to maintain freshness and prevent ingredient degradation.
- Store the container in a cool, dark pantry or cupboard away from direct sunlight and humidity, which can compromise the trail mix’s quality and taste.
- For maximum enjoyment, consume the trail mix within 2 to 3 weeks of preparation, periodically checking for any signs of ingredient staleness or changes in texture.
Notes
- Grinding transforms whole nuts into a fine, smooth texture that blends perfectly with chocolate.
- Freezing helps preserve the mix longer, preventing nuts from turning rancid and maintaining crisp quality.
- Experimenting with different nut combinations creates unique flavor profiles and unexpected taste experiences.
- Sifting powdered ingredients prevents clumping and ensures a uniform, silky-smooth final product.
- Cooling completely before storing allows moisture to escape, preventing potential mold growth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 226
- Sugar: 3.4g
- Sodium: 29mg
- Fat: 19.8g
- Saturated Fat: 3.6g
- Fiber: 5.6g
- Protein: 5.3g
- Cholesterol: 1.5mg