Skip Store-Bought and Try Our Homemade Keto Trail Mix
Need a quick keto snack?
Homemade keto trail mix is such an easy recipe to make, and even more satisfying since you know exactly what’s going into the mix. This keto-friendly recipe is incredibly delicious, and makes the perfect snack packed with all the nutrients we need.
No need to cave-in to sugar on the keto lifestyle. The rich, buttery syrup – which coats the nuts and seeds, takes this trail mix from blah to WOW in a matter of minutes! Plus, this snack can be made ahead of time to last you throughout the whole week.
Hip Recipe Tips:
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- Make cleanup a breeze! Add parchment paper to your cookie sheet to help with removal and clean up.
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- Spice things up. If desired, omit the chocolate chips, and add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to create a spicy-sweet mix.
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- Experiment with different flavors. If you are wanting a festive keto trail mix, add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, and a small handful of dried berries (optional). Note: dried fruit will add to the overall carb-count so use sparingly.
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- Save on ingredients. I try to buy my nuts in bulk at Costco or Sam’s Club since they often offer the best deals. You can also change up the variety with your preferred low carb nuts.
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- Use what you have on hand. I bought the nuts and seeds raw since they roast during the baking process, but if you’re looking to use roasted nuts you already have on hand, feel free to sub those it. You could even use a salted variety, if desired, for a salty-sweet taste!
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- Keep it fresh all week. Store the trail mix in an air-tight container for up to 7 days.
Keto Trail Mix
yield: 14 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 40 MINUTES
total time: 50 MINUTES
Delicious and crunchy low-carb trail mix packed with nutritious nuts in a sugar-free coating.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, raw & unsalted
- 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds, raw & unsalted
- 1 cup pine nuts, raw & unsalted
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, raw & unsalted
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds, raw & unsalted
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons Choc-Zero maple-flavored syrup
- 1/4 cup Lily's chocolate chips (or other keto-friendly chocolate baking chips)
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and set aside.
2
Add butter to a small saucepan over low heat. Once the butter has melted, add in syrup, bring the temperature up to medium heat, and simmer for 5 minutes to create a thick caramel texture. Watch carefully so the sauce doesn't burn.
3
Add nuts, seeds, and cinnamon to a large bowl and mix together. Pour buttery syrup over nut mixture and stir.
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Pour nut mixture onto a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes. After removing from the oven, top the trail mix with chocolate chips. Let cool completely before breaking into smaller pieces. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield: 14 servings, Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving:
325 Calories | 32g Fat | 8g Total Carbs | 4g Fiber | 2g Sugar Alcohol | 6g Protein | 2g Net Carbs
Kick sugary snack cravings to the curb with this delicious mix!
This keto trail mix recipe has crunch, richness, nutrients, and heartiness to help you stay full and charged for the day. I think one of the greatest things about this trail mix is that you can put whatever you want in it to give your family a variety.
You’ll want to stock up on your household’s favorite ingredients so you can make custom mixes for everyone!
Needing another quick snack on the go? Try these easy homemade KIND bars!
Where does the sugar alcohol come from?
Hi Mary! It comes from the lakanto syrup and the chocolate chips. Hope this helps!
Can I use sugar free maple syrup instead?
Yes! Any sugar free syrup that fits into your carb count will work. 😊
I couldn’t see how to rate this recipe. Tapped the stars and it ended up rating it at 4 stars! 🥴. No way – this is definitely 5 STARS but it won’t let me change it ! I switched it slightly given the ingredients I had on hand – but very similar. Absolutely delish! Thanks for the recipe!
Can I use sugar free honey?
We haven’t tried that one ourselves, but it should work fine! Let us know how it works out, Sherry!
Super bummed. This smelled so good cooking, unfortunately I didn’t check on it and 40 minutes ended up being too long and it’s a bit burnt. I’m hoping it will still taste ok.
Hi Tiffany. Darn, I’m sorry that it burnt. Hopefully, it still tasted good❤
Simply delicious. I sprinkled some salt on top before letting it cool down and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be doing this recipe often!
YUM! SO happy you enjoyed it and can now make it regularly! Thanks for letting us know how it turned out!
I just made a batch of this and I’m pretty sure it will be gone by tomorrow. ❤️
Hi there Schmoogie! It is so yummy 😋 Thank you for the feedback!
I don’t have the syrup, any suggestions on what else I could use?
Hi Jill! Any sugar free syrup will work! Hope this helps!
I made this with ChocZero caramel syrup instead of maple syrup. Amazing, only problem is I have trouble not eating the entire batch. Calling it Keto crack!!
Oh yea! LOVE that!
That looks like a great keto snack to have around!
It sure is! Hope you enjoy it if you decide to give it a try!
If I use already roasted nuts, does it still need to go in the oven for 40 min?
You can cut the time in half to 20 minutes, hope!
Mine didn’t look like bark at all. Basically just roasted nuts. Kinda disappointed 😞