Salt-Free Trail Mix
A customizable mix of nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate for hiking, desks, or road trips.
Sodium note
Every ingredient is naturally low in sodium since there's no salted or roasted-in-salt component.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw unsalted almonds
- 1 cup raw unsalted cashews
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/2 cup mini dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Method
- 1
In a large bowl, combine almonds, cashews, and pumpkin seeds.
- 2
Add dried cranberries, chopped apricots, and coconut flakes, tossing to distribute.
- 3
Stir in the dark chocolate chips last so they don't melt from any residual warmth in the nuts.
- 4
Transfer to an airtight container or divide into individual snack bags for easy grabbing.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving)
- Calories
- 230
- Protein
- 6g
- Carbs
- 18g
- Fat
- 16g
- Sodium
- 0mg
Nutrition and sodium information is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredients, brands, serving sizes and preparation methods. Always check the labels on the products you buy.
Substitutions
- Swap cashews for walnuts or pecans depending on what's in the pantry.
- Use raisins or dried cherries in place of cranberries for a different sweetness.
- Sunflower seeds can replace pumpkin seeds for a nut-free-adjacent crunch.
Tips
- If nuts are freshly roasted at home, let them cool completely before adding chocolate.
- Portion into small bags ahead of time to make grab-and-go snacking effortless.
- Store in a cool, dry pantry for up to a month, or freeze for longer storage.
New to cooking without salt? Start with our beginner guide and 25 ways to add flavor without salt.
