Maple Roasted Trail Mix Recipe

This Maple Roasted Trail Mix is the perfect fall snack—warm, crunchy, and full of cozy seasonal flavors. A mix of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit is tossed with maple syrup, cinnamon, and a touch of salt, then roasted until golden and fragrant. The result is a sweet-and-salty blend that’s great for Halloween snack bowls, autumn hikes, or gifting in little jars. It’s wholesome, addictive, and can be customized with your favorite mix-ins like coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, or even chocolate chips (added after roasting).

Maple Roasted Trail Mix Recipe

Maple Roasted Trail Mix is a crunchy, sweet-and-salty snack made with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit roasted in maple syrup and spices.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Servings: 3

Cuisine: American

Calories: 190

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups mixed nuts almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
• ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins
• 2 tbsp coconut flakes optional
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• ¼ tsp salt

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix nuts, seeds, and coconut flakes if using.
3. Stir together maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Pour over nut mixture and toss to coat.
4. Spread evenly on baking sheet.
5. Roast for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and fragrant.
6. Remove from oven and cool completely.
7. Stir in dried fruit after cooling.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

• Add cayenne for a sweet-and-spicy version.
• Mix in chocolate chips once cooled for a dessert-style trail mix.
• Pack into small bags or jars for Halloween party favors.