Tropical Trail Mix (Easy 5 Minutes Recipe)

Name: Tropical Trail Mix
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups cashews; 1 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cup banana chips; 1/2 cup dried mango; 1/2 cup dried pineapple; 1/2 cup coconut chips; 1/2 cup dark chocolate, (broken into small pieces)

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This delicious Tropical Trail Mix is a healthy snack that's totally irresistible! Throw it together in just five minutes and customize the recipe with your favorite ingredients ... it's the perfect afternoon snack for hiking or any occasion!

A large bowl of Tropical Trail Mix with a wood spoon in it.

Summers in Dallas are seriously unpleasant ... I often feel like I have reverse seasonal affective disorder, because I spend sooo much time inside! Temps are finally dipping a bit (yeah), and I can't wait to get outside.

I love hiking, so I've been researching nearby hiking trails and have come up with some great ideas. Of course, a tasty snack makes any hike a more fun, so that's on my list, as well. Priorities, right?

If you're looking for the perfect snack for your outdoor adventures too, then you have to try this Tropical Trail Mix! This scrumptious snack mix, which is an updated and extra flavorful twist on the classic recipe, does not disappoint.

There are no raisins or boring peanuts in the tasty mix. Instead, it's packed with flavorful, organic ingredients with a tropical flare: nuts and seeds, dried fruit, dark chocolate, and crunchy coconut chips.

You are going to love this recipe! It takes minutes to make, and it couldn't be tastier! Plus, it's totally customizable. Take it with your on a hike or long walk, or just enjoy it at home.

Ready to dig in? You'll find all the delicious details below, so just keep reading!

A jar of the finished mix on a wood board.

Ingredients

This homemade Trail Mix is made with a combination of delicious ingredients you're sure to love ... and they're all totally customizable! Here's what you'll need:

Nuts + Seeds (Cashews and Pumpkin Seeds / Pepitas)
Dried Fruit (Banana Chips, Dried Mango, and Dried Pineapple)
Dark Chocolate (Choose your favorite bar!)
Coconut - (Crunchy Coconut Chips work best.)

This recipe is naturally vegetarian, vegan, dairy free, and gluten free! You can also easily customize the recipe for different allergies, so almost everyone can enjoy it.

What is trail mix?

Trail mix is a a type of snack mix that's made by stirring together nuts, seeds, dried fruit, granola, popcorn, pretzels, and / or chocolate. It's often eaten by hikers, although anyone can enjoy it for a delicious, healthy snack!

Trail Mix ingredients gathered together on a wood board.

How to Make Tropical Trail Mix

Let's talk about how to make your own Trail Mix without raisins or peanuts ... it really couldn't be easier! You'll find a detailed recipe card below, but here's a quick overview:

Prep ingredients. Cut the dried fruit into bite-sized pieces, if necessary. Break the chocolate into chunks.
Mix everything together. Add all the ingredients to a big bowl, then stir everything together until well mixed.

So simple, right? This Tropical Trail Mix has an amazing sweet - salty taste that you won't be able to resist, and it's full of nutritious ingredients (just watch your portion size). Throw together a batch today!

A large bowl filled with the homemade trail mix with a wood spoon in it.

Variations

It's easy to build your own Trail Mix with your favorite ingredients. Here are a few simple ways to mix things up:

Nuts - Replace the cashews with different nuts, like almonds, pistachios, pecans, or peanuts, or use a mixture of nuts. Anything goes!
Seeds - Other seeds that will work include sunflower seeds and roast pumpkin seeds. You could also use smaller seeds like hemp hearts, just keep in mind that they'll sink to the bottom of your mix (due to their small size).
Fruit - Any variety of dried fruit will work, including apples, apricots, plums, figs, peaches, dates, goji berries, raisins, craisins, and more.
Chocolate - Replace the chocolate chunks with another treat, such as your fave candy or M&Ms, which is a classic Trail Mix ingredient that's perfect for warmer weather.
More - Really anything dried, crunchy, and delicious will work. You'll could also mix in popcorn, granola, chex, rye chips, pretzels, etc.

If you want to experiment with your own blend, make sure to use the same proportions that I used in my recipe when swapping in the different ingredients.

A photo collage showing the author and her husband exercising on the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge in Dallas. — My husband and I enjoying the mix on the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge in Dallas!

Storage

Store leftover Tropical Fruit and Nut Trail Mix in an airtight container or mason jar at room temperature (refrigerate if your kitchen is warm, and you've included the chocolate). It will stay fresh for a couple weeks ... I like to keep a big jar on my kitchen counter for easy snacking!