Best 6 Vanilla Walnut Berry Trail Mix Recipes

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When you crave a delightful and nutritious snack, look no further than the delectable vanilla walnut berry trail mix. This delightful combination of flavors and textures promises to tantalize your taste buds and provide your body with essential nutrients. With its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma, this trail mix will quickly become your go-to companion for outdoor adventures, office breaks, or simply as a satisfying snack to munch on at home. In this article, we will embark on a culinary journey to explore the best recipe for creating the ultimate vanilla walnut berry trail mix, ensuring you can relish this delectable treat to the fullest.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

VANILLA WALNUT BERRY TRAIL MIX



Vanilla Walnut Berry Trail Mix image

Lightly sweetened vanilla-flavored walnuts are tossed with yogurt covered treats and dried fruits.

Provided by California Walnuts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups California walnut halves and pieces
2 tablespoons sugar
1 cup yogurt or chocolate covered raisins or 2 cups yogurt covered pretzels
3/4 cup pumpkin seeds, raw
2 cups freeze-dried strawberries, blueberries, peaches or mango (or a mixture)
Optional ingredients Butter toffee sunflower seeds Yogurt melts (found in the baby section of all major stores) Yogurt covered pretzels Diced dried pineapple Puffed rice cereal Coconut chips

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Swirl in vanilla and sugar, then add walnuts. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until toasted. Let cool completely.
  • Add raisins and pumpkin seeds to walnuts and toss well to mix. Add fruit and toss gently.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 cal, SaturatedFat 7 g, UnsaturatedFat 4.78 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 36 g, Sugar 19 g, Protein 10 g

FRUIT AND NUT TRAIL MIX



Fruit and Nut Trail Mix image

This mouthwatering mix is filled with nutrition and flavor. Whether you're enjoying the outdoors or heading out the door to work, the munchable medley will hit the spot. -Mary Ann Dell, Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package (6 ounces) dried apricots, quartered
3/4 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup walnut halves
1/2 cup salted cashews
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons Chinese five-spice powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 large egg white
1 teaspoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°. Coat a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. In a small bowl, beat egg white and water on high speed for 1 minute or until frothy; fold into fruit mixture. , Spread into prepared pan. Bake until aromatic and nuts are lightly browned, about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 10g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

NUTTY BERRY TRAIL MIX



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This recipe, my son's favorite, earned me an A in my early childhood nutrition course. It lets you take control of what your children snack on! -Cheri Majors, Claremont, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (15 ounces) mixed nuts
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (9 ounces) raisins
1 package (6 ounces) chopped dried pineapple
1 jar (5.85 ounces) sunflower kernels
1 package (5 ounces) dried cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

GOJI BERRY TRAIL MIX



Goji Berry Trail Mix image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup raw almonds
1 cup goji berries
1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup raw sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raw walnut halves
12 dried apricots, quartered

Steps:

  • Place the almonds, goji berries, pumpkin seeds, walnuts and apricots in a medium bowl, and toss together.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calorie, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 9 grams

VANILLA WALNUT BERRY TRAIL MIX



Vanilla Walnut Berry Trail Mix image

Lightly sweetened vanilla-flavored walnuts are tossed with yogurt-covered treats and dried fruits.

Provided by California Walnuts

Categories     California Walnut Board

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups California walnut halves and pieces
1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds
2 cups freeze-dried strawberries

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Swirl in vanilla and sugar, then add walnuts. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until toasted. Let cool completely.
  • Add raisins and pumpkin seeds to walnuts and toss well to mix. Add strawberries and toss gently. Store in an airtight container.

VANILLA WALNUT BERRY TRAIL MIX



Vanilla Walnut Berry Trail Mix image

Lightly sweetened vanilla-flavored walnuts are tossed with yogurt-covered treats and dried fruits.

Provided by California Walnuts

Categories     California Walnut Board

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 cups California walnut halves and pieces
1 cup yogurt-covered raisins
¾ cup raw pumpkin seeds
2 cups freeze-dried strawberries

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Swirl in vanilla and sugar, then add walnuts. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until toasted. Let cool completely.
  • Add raisins and pumpkin seeds to walnuts and toss well to mix. Add strawberries and toss gently. Store in an airtight container.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of nuts and seeds for a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Choose dried fruits that are soft and chewy, not hard and brittle.
  • Add a little bit of sea salt to enhance the sweetness of the dried fruits and nuts.
  • For a more indulgent trail mix, add some dark chocolate chips or cacao nibs.
  • Store your trail mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to two weeks.

Conclusion:

Whether you're hiking, biking, or just looking for a healthy snack, this Vanilla Walnut Berry Trail Mix is the perfect choice. It's packed with flavor, nutrition, and energy, and it's easy to make and customize to your own preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy snack, reach for a handful of this delicious trail mix. Your body will thank you!

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