{"id":442499,"date":"2025-01-27T13:23:33","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T13:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/health.theemtspot.com\/?page_id=442499"},"modified":"2025-01-27T13:23:33","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T13:23:33","slug":"homemade-trail-mix","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/blood-pressure\/recipes\/snacks\/homemade-trail-mix\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Trail Mix \u2013 With Unsalted Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Homemade Trail Mix \u2013 With Unsalted Nuts, Seeds, and Dried Fruit<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Homemade trail mix is a perfect blood pressure-friendly snack that\u2019s as nutritious as it is portable. With unsalted nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, it offers a mix of healthy fats, fiber, and natural sweetness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This customizable snack keeps you energized throughout the day while supporting a heart-healthy diet. Make it in batches for a convenient grab-and-go option.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Prep, cook, and total time<\/strong><\/th>Calories per serving<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Prep Time:<\/strong> 5 minutes
Cook Time:<\/strong> None
Total Time:<\/strong> 5 minutes<\/td>		Approximately 200 calories<\/strong>
Mixed nuts (\u00bc cup):<\/strong> ~150 calories
Mixed seeds (1 tbsp):<\/strong> ~50 calories
Dried fruit (1 tbsp):<\/strong> ~30 calories<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • \u00bc cup unsalted mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tablespoon dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Optional: A sprinkle of unsweetened coconut flakes or dark chocolate chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Instruction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Combine the nuts, seeds, and dried fruit in a bowl or container.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Store in an airtight container for freshness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Enjoy as a quick snack or take it on the go for a heart-healthy boost.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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      Extra tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      Flavor variations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • Spicy Kick:<\/strong> Add a pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika for a savory twist.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Sweet Boost:<\/strong> Use dried mango or pineapple for a tropical flair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Chocolate Treat:<\/strong> Include a small handful of dark chocolate chips for a sweet touch.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Citrus Zest:<\/strong> Mix in a teaspoon of grated orange or lemon zest for added freshness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Storage tips<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • Store trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • For extended freshness, keep it in the refrigerator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Avoid adding ingredients like chocolate chips if storing in warm temperatures to prevent melting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Nutritional insight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • Unsalted nuts are a great source of heart-healthy fats and protein.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Seeds like pumpkin and sunflower provide magnesium, which supports healthy blood pressure levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Dried fruits add natural sweetness and fiber to the mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Coconut flakes or dark chocolate chips offer a touch of indulgence without compromising nutrition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

            Create your own heart-healthy trail mix with unsalted nuts, seeds, and dried fruit for a snack that\u2019s both nutritious and portable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":442545,"parent":442587,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[734],"class_list":["post-442499","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-snacks"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/442499","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=442499"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/442499\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/442587"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/442545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=442499"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.theemtspot.com\/health\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=442499"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}