Keto Trail Mix (Low-Carb)

Homemade keto trail mix is satiating and delicious. This easy recipe is a delightful combination of nuts, coconut, chocolate chips, and dried fruit. It’s ready in minutes and easily customizable — enjoy a serving by the handful or sprinkle over yogurt.

Finding a delicious, nutritious snack on a keto diet can be challenging. Nothing satisfies snack cravings quite like trail mix. It is satiating, flavorful, and full of variety. This easy recipe is entirely customizable and easy to make.

My trail mix is a yummy combination of nuts, toasted unsweetened coconut flakes, unsweetened dried cranberries, and no-sugar-added chocolate chips. It is nutty and sweet despite the lack of sugar (only 1 gram per serving). Keto trail mix is a perfect snack, clocking in at 9 grams of carbs and 4 grams of protein in each serving. 

When looking for a snack on a keto diet, reach for a keto trail mix. Homemade snack mix is healthier, and you can control the ingredients you put into it. The flavor combination in this recipe is hard to stop eating! Enjoy it as an afternoon pick-me-up, bring it along on road trips, or sprinkle it over your morning bowl of oatmeal.

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• Low-Carb Trail Mix Recipe
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Ingredient Substitutions
• Variations
• Suggested Equipment
• Storage
• Other Delicious Snacks
• Serving Suggestions
• Expert Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
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Low-Carb Trail Mix Recipe

Make your trail mix easily with this perfect snack recipe. It comes together in minutes and makes ten servings - enough for a week of healthy snacking. It is full of heart-healthy fats and low in carbs and sugar. Homemade trail mix lasts long and freezes well too. Here are a few reasons I love this simple recipe:

• DIY Trail Mix - Homemade trail mix is customizable and perfect for diet and allergen restrictions. Use what you have on hand.
• Healthy Snack - Low-carb trail mix is a healthier alternative to most store-bought versions, often full of added sugar and sodium.
• Delicious Flavors - This snack mix hits all the flavor and textural notes - sweet, nutty, fruity, crunchy, and chewy.

Ingredients

• Unsweetened Coconut Chips
• Dry-Roasted Almonds (unsalted)
• Raw Pistachios (shelled)
• Dry-Roasted Sunflower Seeds (unsalted)
• Dried Cranberries (unsweetened)
• No-Sugar-Added Chocolate Chips - Plenty of sugar-free chocolate chip options are in the grocery store. Lily’s Sweets Semi-Sweet Style Chocolate Chips and Hu Dark Chocolate Chips are found in many stores or on Amazon. 

See the recipe card for the ingredient quantities.

Instructions

1. Toast the coconut flakes in a small skillet until golden in color. Allow the coconut flakes to cool completely.
2. Toss the almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, coconut chips, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips in a large bowl until combined.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Sunflower Seeds - Pumpkin Seeds
• Nuts - Macadamia Nuts, Peanuts, Pecans, Walnuts
• Dried Cranberries - Unsweetened Dried Blueberries
• No-Sugar-Added Chocolate Chips - Sugar-Free White Chocolate Chips

Variations

• Salty Trail Mix - This recipe does not call for salted nuts or added salt. Feel free to use whatever nuts you prefer or add salt for additional flavor.
• Savory Trail Mix - Omit the dried chocolate chips and coconut flakes. Season the nuts with sea salt, ground black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper —transfer them to a parchment paper-lined baking tray.  Roast the nut blend in a 300-degree F oven for 8-10 minutes. Toss in cranberries after roasting, if desired.

Suggested Equipment

• Small Non-Stick Skillet
• Large Mixing Bowl
• Rubber Spatula
• Large Mason Jar

Storage

Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container or large mason jar. Store it at room temperature for up to one month. *Trail mix will start losing its freshness after one month but is perfectly eatable post one month.

Can you freeze homemade trail mix? Transfer trail mix to a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Freeze it for up to 6 months —thaw the mix completely before eating.

Other Delicious Snacks

• Rosemary Spiced Pecans
• Chocolate-Covered Dates with Peanut Butter
• 3 Ingredient Almond Butter Protein Balls
• 2-Ingredient Chocolate Truffles

Serving Suggestions

While delicious by the handful, trail mix is a perfect accompaniment to many food items. Here are a few ways I enjoy my homemade trail mix:

• Oatmeal Topping - Stir one serving of trail mix into warm oats. As an added bonus, the chocolate chips will melt into the oats for a delectable bite.
• Yogurt Topping - Sprinkle a serving over your morning yogurt with fresh fruit. 
• Smoothie Bowl - Like granola, trail mix is great for sprinkling over smoothie bowls for added crunch.

Expert Tips

1. Stir the coconut flakes frequently to prevent over-toasting or burning (the toasting process happens quickly). 
2. Allow the coconut to cool completely before combining it with the other ingredients.
3. Easily multiply this recipe for more servings.

Frequently Asked Questions

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