Description
Curried trail mix made in the slow cooker. It’s savory-sweet, spicy, and packed with crunch. Loaded with energizing ingredients making it the perfect on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups raw cashews
- 1 1/2 cups raw almonds
- 1 cup raw pepitas
- 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (can swap with more pepitas if you don’t like coconut)
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Optional 1/4 tablespoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- Optional mix ins
- 3/4 to 1 cup dried apricots (unsweetened)
- 3/4 to 1 cup golden raisins
- 3/4 to 1 cup dried mango, roughly chopped (unsweetened)
- 3/4 to 1 cup dried pineapple (Unsweetened)
- 3/4 to 1 cup dried papaya (unsweetened)
Instructions
- Mix: Place all of the ingredients – nuts, sugars, and seasonings (not the dried fruit mix ins) into your slow cooker. Give everything a good stir until it’s all well combined.
- Cook: Cook on high for 60 minutes, stirring 2 to 3 times during the end of the 60 minutes. Reduce the temperature to low and cook another 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. You will know the trail mix is done when the nuts begin to look slightly browned and the mixture looks drier. Be careful not to burn the trail mix within the last few minutes of cooking. Even though we are using a slow cooker this is one we have to keep our eyes on at the end of the cooking time.
- Cool: Transfer the trail mix to a large rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper or a silpat mat. Spread out the trail mix in an even layer, there may be some clumps, that’s okay. Allow the trail mix to cool completely.
- Add dried fruit: Once the trail mix is completely cool add your choice of dried fruits to the pan and use your hands or tongs to mix.
- Store: Transfer the trail mix to a mason jar, or other air tight containers – or even a resealable bag. Store at room temp for up to one month,
Notes
Mix ins: You can choose to use any combo of 2, or even 3 of the dried fruits if you would like. I used golden raisins and dried apricots (left whole), which I loved. Any of these tropical dried fruits would go nicely with the flavor of the curry powder. I do recommend getting unsweetened dried fruit for any of these.
The turmeric in the trail mix will get onto your fingers and stain things you touch. I recommend washing hands or using a napkin when eating this trail mix to prevent staining on clothes or car seats…or wherever you are…because you know, trail mix is for portable snacking!
Slow cooker methodfor this recipe is adapted from Cotter Crunch.
