Low Sodium Trail Mix Recipe with Fruit, Nuts, and White Chocolate
This low sodium trail mix recipe has a fantastic variety of sweet, savory, and delicious flavors! It’s made with roasted unsalted nuts, dried fruit, and some white chocolate for a little treat.
A fantastic high-protein snack with a wonderful crunchy and chewy texture. Anyone can make this easy no-cook salt-free snack recipe by following our step-by-step photos and instructions below.
Want more low sodium snack ideas? Try our peanut butter banana rice cakes, low sodium beef jerky recipe, and our favorite low sodium gracamole dip!
If you’re looking for a super simple low sodium snack (that is great to make in bulk) our easy trail mix recipe is salt-free and SO good! I love trail mixes but find them super expensive, and wanted to make a big batch of my own to have on hand.
This recipe takes about 5 minutes to make, and involves no cooking at all. Just add your favorite salt-free nuts, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips to a bowl, mix, and divide into individual containers for later.
Notes from Our Low So Kitchen
- This easy trail mix makes a wonderful low sodium snack recipe!
- A fantastic on-the-go snack you can bring anywhere: work, running errands, in a lunchbox, or for road trips or plane rides!
- Anyone can make this no-cook recipe in minutes.
- It has a great mix of textures and flavors.
- And it’s super versatile – see our suggestions below to add in or substitute your favorites.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below to see the full ingredient amounts and directions!
The base of this recipe is unsalted nuts. I used unsalted cashews, almonds, pecans, and shelled pumpkin seeds (also called pepitas). I like the color and variety of these nuts, and they all have slightly different textures and flavors which I find pair nicely.
I also add dried cranberries which are a nice treat! I love the color as well as the sweet and tart flavor. I get cranberries that have 50% less sugar which I prefer the flavor of in this mix… but you can use fully sweetened or even unsweetened.
And finally, I add white chocolate into the mix! I had some white chocolate chunks (leftover from my white chocolate macadamia nut cookies) that I add it to give the trail mix a nice sweetness.
Additions and Substitutions
You can add in your other favorite nuts, just be sure they are unsalted. You can add in peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts – or any other kind you like! Or add in some sunflower seeds.
You can add raisins or other dried fruit as well.
I like the flavor combination of the cranberries and white chocolate, but you can use milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips too! Or use a combination of a few types for a fun flavor.
Step-By-Step Photos & Directions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl add the unsalted cashews, almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds.
Step 2: Add in the dried cranberries and white chocolate.
Step 3: Mix everything well to combine.
Step 4: Place the trail mix in jars or individual bags, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
The trail mix can last up to 1 month at room temperature. You’ll want to store it in a cool, dry place so the chocolate doesn’t melt.
You can also make this low sodium trail mix with unsalted peanuts, pistachios, walnuts, Brasil nuts, or hazelnuts – add any nut or seed that you prefer!
Expert Tips
- If some of the nuts are too large, you can give them a rough chop before adding them to the bowl.
- Feel free to mix or swap in your favorite nuts or dried fruit!
- I like to portion this into individual servings so I can grab a small jar or bag for lunches or on-the-go snacking!
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Low Sodium Trail Mix with Nuts, Fruit, & Chocolate
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Jars, for storing, optional
Ingredients
- 2 cups unsalted cashews
- 2 cups unsalted almonds or lightly salted
- 1 cup pecans
- 1 cup pepitas pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl add the unsalted cashews, almonds, pecans, and pumpkin seeds.
- Add in the dried cranberries and white chocolate.
- Mix everything well to combine. Place the trail mix in jars or individual bags, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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