It’s the perfect on-the-go snack: a healthy portion for the kids lunchbox, a handful in the handbag and a secret stash in your office drawer for an instant pick-me-up. The trail mix is both healthy and convenient.
Make your own at home with this quick and easy recipe that stores for up to two weeks. The benefit of making at home is you know exactly what goes in, so there’s no nasty preservatives or surprises. What are you waiting for, get cooking!
Macadamia Trail Mix
Makes 2 ½ cups
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted macadamias
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/3 cup dried apricots, halved
1/3 cup dried pitted dates, halved
1/4 cup pepitas
1/4 cup chocolate coated goji berries
1/4 cup chocolate coated berries
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C fan forced. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper.
- In a bowl, combine the macadamias, maple syrup, cinnamon, cayenne pepper and salt.
- Spread the mixture onto the lined baking tray.
- Roast for 15 minutes or until golden brown, stirring half way through.
- Remove from the oven and scrape the macadamias into a large bowl.
- When they are cool, add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
