Description
Craving a Caribbean-inspired “tropical trail mix” brings exotic flavors to snack time with sun-drenched fruits and crunchy nuts. Sweet mangoes, toasted coconut, and roasted macadamias create a delightful island escape you can enjoy anywhere.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) dried pineapple chunks
- 1 cup (240 ml) dried mango, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) raw or roasted cashews
- ½ cup (120 ml) banana chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) dried papaya or coconut chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) macadamia nuts or almonds
- ¼ cup (60 ml) unsweetened shredded coconut
- ¼ cup (60 ml) white chocolate chips or yogurt-covered raisins (optional)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) sea salt (optional, for balance)
Instructions
- Mixing: In a spacious mixing vessel, thoroughly blend all components – macadamia nuts, dried pineapple chunks, dark chocolate chips, roasted almonds, toasted coconut flakes, and sea salt – ensuring uniform distribution of ingredients.
- Seasoning: Sample the tropical medley and fine-tune flavor profile by incrementally introducing additional coconut shreds, chocolate morsels, or mineral-rich salt to achieve perfect taste harmony.
- Preservation: Transfer the vibrant trail mix into hermetically sealed storage containers or divide into convenient portable pouches, maintaining optimal freshness and crunch for spontaneous snacking adventures.
- Indulgence: Savor this tropical-inspired nibble during outdoor escapades, sandy beach moments, or as a revitalizing afternoon energy booster that transports taste buds to a sun-drenched paradise.
Notes
- Experiment with different ratios of nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate to find your perfect balance of flavors and textures.
- Add superfoods like chia seeds, goji berries, or pumpkin seeds for extra health benefits and crunch.
- Spread the mix on a baking sheet and let it cool completely before storing to maintain individual ingredient crispness.
- Keep the trail mix away from heat and moisture to preserve freshness, and use within 2-3 weeks for optimal taste and quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg