Classic Trail Mix

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, raw
  • 1 cup dried raisins
  • 1 cup dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate

Optional ingredients:
sunflower seeds
Diced dried pineapple, cranberries, strawberries, mango, peaches, or a mixture
Puffed rice cereal
Coconut chips

Preparation:

1. Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Swirl in vanilla, then add walnuts, almonds, and cashews. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until toasted. Let cool completely.

2. Add raisins, apricots(or any dried fruit you have chosen), and pumpkin seeds to the nut mixture and dark chocolate, then toss well to mix. Toss gently.

3. Store in an airtight container.