Super Food Trail Mix

Yes — trail mix is ideal for making ahead. Mix your almonds, walnut halves, pumpkin seeds, dried blueberries and goji berries, then store in an airtight container. For best flavor and texture keep at room temperature up to 1 month, refrigerate for up to 3 months to slow nut rancidity, or freeze for up to 12 months. Portion into single-serve bags so you only open what you need.

Store trail mix in an airtight, light‑blocking container in a cool, dry place away from heat sources. Glass jars or resealable bags with as much air removed as possible work well. Refrigeration extends shelf life, and freezing preserves quality for months. Avoid storing near the stove or in direct sunlight, and use small containers or single-serve bags to limit repeated exposure to air and humidity.

Clumping usually comes from moisture — either humid storage conditions or tacky, syrup‑coated dried fruit. Use fully dehydrated, unsweetened dried blueberries and goji berries rather than candied varieties. Keep the mix in an airtight container with a dry environment (silica or a clean rice sachet can help). If you refrigerate, let sealed containers reach room temperature before opening to avoid condensation.

Absolutely. Swap or add nuts (pistachios, pecans, cashews) and seeds (sunflower) or dried fruits (raisins, cherries) to taste. For a sweeter treat add dark chocolate chips, but expect melting in warm conditions. Aim for a balance of healthy fats, protein and dried fruit for texture and flavor. Choose unsalted nuts and unsweetened fruits to control sodium and added sugar.

A typical serving is about 1/4 cup (roughly 30 grams). Depending on ingredient proportions, one 1/4 cup serving generally contains about 150–200 calories — nuts and seeds supply most of the calories, while dried fruit contributes natural sugars. If you’re watching calories, use a 1/8 cup portion or increase seeds and dried fruit relative to high‑fat nuts.

To make it nut‑free, replace almonds and walnuts with roasted pumpkin and sunflower seeds, or roasted chickpeas for crunch and protein. For low‑sodium choose unsalted nuts and seeds; avoid salted store‑bought mixes. To lower sugar, use unsweetened dried blueberries and goji berries or reduce the dried fruit ratio and increase seeds. Fresh fruit isn’t a good long-term substitute because it spoils quickly.