One of the coolest things about working at a major natural food store, is having the chance to discover new and interesting products. Over the past few weeks, I've been spending a good amount of time working with the buyer in the bulk department of the store. By far, THE best place to discover amazing, minimally processed, super nutritious products. Anything from dried fruits, nuts, grains, dry beans... you name it.
And every time I spend the day there, my brain immediately goes into creative mode and I start to think about all the recipes we could create.
But a couple days ago, it dawned on me: why alter the wholesomeness and purity of these amazing products, when they can be used just the way they are?
So by combining some of the most nutritionally packed dried fruits and seeds, and adding the antioxidant power of raw cocoa nibs, we came up with this delicious trail mix. A healthy gluten free, nut free, snack that can also be added to your favorite hot cereal or yogurt for that extra boost of energy.
Enjoy!
Nut Free Power Trail Mix
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: About 3 cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried cherries
- ½ dried black mission figs, chopped
- ½ cup goji berries
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ¼ to ½ cup raw cocoa nibs
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl... and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: snack
- Cuisine: Kosher / Vegan
Shashi @ http://runninsrilankan.com
Those dried figs look great! With so many people suffering from nut allergies this is an awesome idea for a nut free trail mix gift! Thanks for much for sharing
Vicky & Ruth
I have to say, that Ruth is really creative and this trail mix was all her idea. We all love it!
Marcie
I love the trail mix you've put together here, especially the figs and cocoa nibs! I think eating these products raw is the best way, and I need to do that more often.
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you so much, we really love this trail mix and the kids loved it too!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs
What an awesome snack idea! It'd be perfect with my morning porridge ;--)
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you! Try adding it to a salad as well it's delicious!
Raquel
These look and sound delicious!!! Beautiful pictures!!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you very much!
Melissa {lilmisscakes}
I love that it's nut free..you dont find that often with trail mix!
Vicky & Ruth
Every one at home loved it. It did not last long !
Alison@AliBabka
Everything in here sounds delicious! Looks beautiful too!
Whit @ Jewhungry
So beautiful and so nutritious. I should have these on my desk for that 2pm snack call.
Vicky & Ruth
This trail mix is an awesome snack! Try adding it to a salad, it works great as a topping.
Ronnie Fein
Ooooh, tasty treat, beautifully packaged. Want some!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you so much Ronnie.
Couldn't Be Parve
This sounds fantastic and looks beautiful too. I love that it is nut-free, I can send it to school in my kids lunches!
Vicky & Ruth
Thank you, it is perfect for a kids lunch and they won't notice how healthy it is 🙂
Sarah Klinkowitz
I like this idea! Myself, I love nuts but I can see the value of a delicious, nut free recipe as well.