Most pre-packaged trail mixes are chock-full of added sugar, whether it be in the chunks of dried fruit or in the M&Ms. And if you are a sane human being, you usually gravitate towards picking out the M&Ms and leaving the nuts and raisins behind!
I have always made my own trail mix because I find it healthier and much tastier than anything you can buy at the grocery store. I recently threw together this concoction as a snack for backpacking last weekend, and it is fantastic! The shredded coconut really adds flavor and mild sweetness to the mix, and the dark chocolate chips (which, depending on brand, can be vegan or not) take the place of M&Ms to appeal to chocoholics like myself. The almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and goji berries all provide protein. The pumpkin and sunflower seeds are also rich in fiber, magnesium, and healthy fats. The goji berries are rich in Vitamin A (essential to healthy vision, neurological function, and more) and potassium. And, of course, the dark chocolate provides antioxidants (and warm, fuzzy mental energy). Throw together a bag for snacking or for fueling your outdoor adventures! The proportions are adjustable to taste (just try not to use an entire bag of chocolate chips!). Ingredients
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