Curry Lime Trail Mix and Custom Trail Mix Combos!

These ideas for trail mix from The Plantiful Plate by Christine Wong are amazing and inspired! Trail mix is so easy to customize to your own taste that it makes no sense to buy a pre- packaged mix. You can find all the ingredients you need in the bulk- food section of the supermarket and take them home in your own containers to create your favorite combination. Make a big batch of this for holiday gifts. They’re a good staple to prepare in advance for a substantial snack anytime or to add crunch to a salad. If you enjoy a bit of sweetness, add some chopped dried fruits to the mix. Just choose your favorite combination!

1. Raw Nuts + Seeds (1 pound)

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• Almonds
• Brazil nuts
• Cashews
• Hazelnuts
• Macadamia nuts
• Pecans
• Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
• Pistachios (shelled)
• Sunflower seeds
• Walnuts

2. Salt (1/2 teaspoon)

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• Salt
• Tamari or soy sauce

3. Oil (1 tablespoon)

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• Coconut
• Olive
• Sesame, light
• Sunflower seed

4. Sweet (1 tablespoon)

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• Brown rice syrup
• Coconut sugar
• Pure maple syrup
• Raw cane sugar

5. Seasonings (1/4 teaspoon–1 tablespoon)

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• Balsamic vinegar
• Cayenne pepper
• Cocoa powder
• Curry powder
• Five-spice powder
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Ground cinnamon
• Ground cumin
• Ground mustard
• Powdered ginger
• Onion powder
• Smoked paprika

6. Fresh (2 tablespoons)

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• Garlic
• Freshly squeezed citrus juice
• Fresh oregano
• Fresh rosemary
• Fresh thyme

7. Optional Dried Fruit Additions (1/2 cup)

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• Apples
• Apricots
• Banana chips
• Cranberries
• Coconut
• Figs
• Goji berries
• Mangoes
• Pineapple
• Prunes
• Raisins

Example Trail Mix Recipe: Curry Lime Trail Mix

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This Curry Lime Trail Mix from Christine Wong’s cookbook, The Plantiful Plate, is a tasty and convenient snack that you’ll always want to have on hand. The awesome flavors will keep you coming back for more! Makes 10 to 12 servings.

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil
• 2 cups mixed nuts
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Squeeze of fresh lime juice

Method:

1. In a cast- iron skillet over medium-high heat, warm the coconut oil. Reduce the heat to medium and add the nuts, tossing until well coated. Continue toasting the nuts for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even toasting and to prevent burning.
2. Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined and continue to toast for 1 more minute. Remove from the heat and transfer to a cooling rack lined with parchment paper to cool. There’s nothing more comfortingly addictive than freshly roasted nuts, but if you have any left, set aside to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.