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Fruit and Nut Trail Mix Recipe

Published: Jun 5, 2019 · Modified: Sep 23, 2022 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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Super easy to make, this fruit and nut trail mix recipe is a fun mix of baked apples, nuts and seeds with a hint of spice. With nutritious whole foods and made without cereal, it's a homemade trail mix that's so moreish and full of goodness!

Have a peek at my pumpkin seed clusters for another fun sweet snack!

fruit and nut trail mix in a white bowl surrounded by apple rings and seeds.

Easy snacks with nutritious ingredients are always something I like to cook up, and are equally perfect for a work snack or weekend treat!

My simple, flavorful cardamom oat cookies and honey spelt cookies are both popular recipes with my family and here on the site. And don't forget my maple syrup popcorn for movie night!

This vegan fruit, nut and seed trail mix is so tasty, and combines fresh dried fruit and pantry staples. All we need is a little time in the oven for the baked apple rings and then it's just a matter of combining the ingredients for your treat. Let me talk you through how to make this easy homemade trail mix!

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  • ⭐ Why this recipe is so good
  • 🍎 Ingredients
  • 📖 Swaps and variations
  • 🔪 Step by step instructions
  • 💭 Recipe tips and notes
  • 📋 Frequently asked questions
  • 🥣 More tasty snack recipes
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

⭐ Why this recipe is so good

Fresh fruit and pantry staples. We don't use any processed cereals in this homemade dried fruit and nut trail mix, and instead enjoy fresh fruit, nuts and seeds.

Cookie alternative. Now, don't get me wrong, I'll always love to bake up recipes such as my turmeric cookies, but it's always nice to have a change!

Easy to make. We simply prep and bake the apples, then combine ingredients to make this fruit and nut mix recipe.

🍎 Ingredients

labelled apples, brazil nuts, sesame seeds, pistachio nuts, desiccated coconut and pumpkin seeds.

All the ingredients and their quantities are set out in the recipe card below.

Some notes on a few of them:

  • Apples - I like to use red apples for their sweetness, but either red or green will work well.
  • Cardamom - just a pinch or two to add some flavor to the apples.
  • Cinnamon - optional, but if tolerated we use this spice to flavor the apples (and smells so good!)
  • Brazil nuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds and sesame seeds - you may like to change up the quantities of the nuts and seeds to a preferred ratio.
  • Coconut - you can use either flaked coconut for more of a 'bite' or desiccated coconut.

📖 Swaps and variations

You can easily use other nuts or seeds for those you prefer, or have in the pantry.

Cinnamon is optional for my low histamine readers, who may prefer to stick with just cardamom. Have a peek at my alternatives to cinnamon round-up for some other spices that may work better for you!

🔪 Step by step instructions

Just a few steps to make this fruit and nut trail mix, and all are easy to do! So grab your fruit, nuts and seeds and let me show you how to make homemade trail mix.

All the instructions are in the recipe card below, but these step-by-step photos should help guide you.

apples next to an apple corer.
apple rings on a baking tray.

Step 1

De-core the apples and slice thinly. Place on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the spices. Bake for around 45 minutes or until they have dried and gone a little wrinkly. They should be crisp on the edges but still soft in the middle. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.

Step 2

Combine the other ingredients in a bowl. Slice the apple rings into halves or quarters depending upon the size of the apples. Then add into the trail mix.

💭 Recipe tips and notes

  • Slice the apples as thinly as you can. If the slices are wider in size they will take longer to bake in the oven.
  • Keep an eye on the apple rings when baking in the oven, we don't want any signs of burning!
  • Adjust the amount of spice to taste preference, and my low histamine readers may wish to leave out the cinnamon.
  • Swap the nuts and seeds in and out for those you prefer! My low histamine nuts and seeds post may be helpful!

📋 Frequently asked questions

Which apples work best for trail mix?

I like to use red apples for trail mix as they have the best sweetness.

Can I change up the nuts and seeds?

Of course! Use your favorite nuts and seeds, and leave out those you aren't too keen on.

I can't use cinnamon, can I just use cardamom?

Yes, using only cardamom is good! I wouldn't add too much more as it has quite the kick of spice!

fruit and nut trail mix in a white bowl with apples and seeds next to it.

🥣 More tasty snack recipes

Find fun treats and snacks all the family will love, including my pistachio energy balls and my cardamom spice oat cookies. Some recent recipes to enjoy:

  • nut free energy balls on a white plate.
    Nut Free Energy Balls
  • macadamia nut butter cookies on a white background next to broken macadamia nuts.
    Macadamia Nut Butter Cookies (3 Ingredients)
  • applesauce overnight oats in two glass jars next to red apples.
    Applesauce Overnight Oats
  • mascarpone dip for fruit in a bowl surrounded by fruits, berries and nuts.
    Mascarpone Fruit Dip

I’m always in the kitchen, so come join me on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest to be the first to hear of new recipes! And please do leave a star rating ⭐ if you've tried the recipe!

📖 Recipe

apple trail mix in a white bowl next to red apples and seeds.

Homemade Fruit and Nut Trail Mix Recipe

Claire
Easy to make as a homemade snack, this fruit and nut trail mix recipe is a fun combination of fresh fruit, nuts and seeds with a touch of spice.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Snack, Sweet treat
Cuisine American, British
Servings 6 servings
Calories 182 kcal

Equipment

  • Parchment paper
  • Apple corer
  • Sharp knife

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 small apples cored and sliced thinly
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds
  • ½ cup pistachios unsalted
  • ¼ cup coconut shredded, or desiccated
  • ⅛ cup sesame seeds
  • ¼ cup brazil nuts
  • ¼ teaspoon cardamom
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional

Instructions
 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 300F / 150C and line a baking sheet with non-stick parchment paper.
  • De-core the apples and slice thinly. Place on a lined baking sheet and sprinkle with the spices. Bake for around 45 minutes or until they have dried and gone a little wrinkly. They should be crisp on the edges but still soft in the middle. Set aside to cool on a wire rack.
  • Combine the apples (cutting into halves or quarters if you wish) with the other ingredients and transfer to your serving bowl.

Notes

  • Don't cut the apple slices too thinly or they will burn! But not too thick either as they will be very 'pulpy', if that makes sense!
  • Low histamine readers may wish to use only cardamom or no spice at all.
  • Please note that nutritional information is offered as a courtesy. It is auto-generated and should be understood to be an estimate.
 

Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance, food compatibility list, histamine (SIGHI)

All ingredients in this recipe score a '0' on the SIGHI list with the exception of:
  • sesame seeds, which score a '1'.
  • cinnamon scores 0, but other lists rate it as higher.

Nutrition

Calories: 182kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 257mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 55IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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