This cinnamon cayenne trail mix is something you never knew you needed, but now you do. I was looking for a trail mix recipe years ago that was slightly sweetened but a little different and came up with this gem.
The perfect trail mix to keep in the fridge (humidity) or on the counter. Top your yogurt, cottage cheese, oatmeal, ice cream, or popcorn with it. Or if you’re like me, you can just grab a handful here and there!
This trail mix was tested for a full month on friends and family so I could get the recipe just right. The slight kick from the cayenne pepper really makes this the best balance of sweet meets savory.
It also makes for an amazing gift if you throw it in a glass jar.
The E2K community tends to make it the most around the holiday season but I’m giving it a permanent spot on the blog so that you can make it whenever your heart desires.
This recipe uses unsalted raw nuts and seeds, maple syrup, oil of choice (olive, avocado, or coconut work well here), vanilla, and spices to make up a versatile mix.
Make it your own by adjusting nuts and seed combinations and/or toppings. It’s amazing as is or, to add some sweet fun when cooled, add 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of diced dried cherries. For a sweeter mix, use 4 tablespoons maple syrup. For a spicier mix use 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
It’s simply perfect, and I hope you’ll try. If you do, please let me know.
I’m the nutritionist and educator behind Eats 2 Know, LLC. With a simplified approach to nutrition, I showcase that eating healthy is attainable, even if you’re on a budget or crunched for time.
The nutritionist and educator behind Eats 2 Know, LLC.
