Written by, Christine Chanel

It’s time to go outside and hit the state park, beach, or poolside. What is easily packable, snackable, and full of the nutrients you need to keep you keepin’ on? Homemade trail mix, of course! 

The question is, do we really want to rely on commercial store brand mixes for our daily dose of healthy fats? Hydrogenated oils and jacked up price tags with a side of processed salt? No thanks.

Homemade quality trail mix, like anything else in moderation, can be a staple of a healthy lifestyle. As such, the perfect mix will always come in handy for those moments where you need a boost of energy and you need a boost, fast! 

Of course, we’ll leave you to your own cravings control. Although, this wholesome blend of salty and sweet may just do the trick.

Chocolate Trail Mix

• ¾ cup raw cashews (bake in the oven for 10 mins at 350°F.)
• ¾ cup raw pecans (bake in the oven for 10 mins at 350°F.)
• ½ cup dry roasted pepitas 
• ½ cup of chopped RED Dark Chocolate with Orange & Almond
• ½ cup unsweetened golden raisins 
• ¾ cup of caramel popcorn (optional – for a more toothsome mix)
• ¼ tsp. sea salt 
• ½ tsp. cinnamon

Mix around, Shake and Go!

Trail Mix

Homemade trail mix: comforting and delicious. Even better, add good-for-you chocolate. Don’t stuff your insides with fake ingredients that you can’t even spell. Use RED chocolate for full flavor and no added sugar. It contains up to 50% less calories and 40% less fat than leading brands. Don’t limit your tastebuds to RED’s dark chocolate Orange & Almond bar. Any RED chocolate will make a hiking adventure magical, especially RED’s 60% Extra Dark for even more antioxidants and brain boost. Do your health and your tastebuds a favor; buy RED chocolate for your indoor and outdoor adventures.