Spiced Walnut Trail Mix
Description
When you’re on the go and need a pick-me-up, this sweet and savory trail mix is a perfect balance of flavors. Just prepare the walnuts and mix everything together. Transfer to a portable container of your choosing and you’re good to go!
Ingredients
Toasted Spiced Walnuts
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 cup California walnuts
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
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Salt and pepper to taste
Trail Mix
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2 cups popcorn
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1 cup pretzels
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1/2 cup granola
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1/3 cup dried apricots
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1/4 cup dried cranberries
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1/4 cup chocolate chips
PREPARATION
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Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and stir well.
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Sprinkle curry, chili powder, cumin and chili flakes over walnuts and stir until walnuts are well coated. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until toasted. Season with salt and pepper and let cool.
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Place walnuts in a large bowl with all trail mix ingredients and toss well. Store in a tightly covered container. Take on the go in a mason jar or glass container.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 392 cal
- Total Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Total Sugars: 16 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 45 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Potassium: 290 mg