Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup unsalted almonds
- 1 cup unsalted cashews
- 1 cup pretzels
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Special equipment needed:
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Small saucepan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the almonds, cashews, and pretzels.
4. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
5. Add the honey, brown sugar, and salt to the saucepan and stir until combined.
6. Pour the honey mixture over the nut and pretzel mixture and stir until evenly coated.
7. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
10. Add the dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
11. Let cool completely before serving.
Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10-12 minutes
Temperature:
350°F
Serving size:
Makes about 4 cups of trail mix
Nutritional information:
Calories: 400
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 15mg
Sodium: 200mg
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Sugar: 28g
Protein: 8g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Instead of almonds and cashews, you can use any other unsalted nuts such as peanuts, pecans, or walnuts.
- Instead of dried cranberries, you can use raisins or any other dried fruit.
- Instead of dark chocolate chips, you can use milk chocolate chips or any other type of chocolate.
Variations:
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the honey mixture for a warm and spicy flavor.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the honey mixture for a sweet and fragrant flavor.
- Add a tablespoon of peanut butter to the honey mixture for a nutty and creamy flavor.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure to stir the trail mix occasionally while baking to prevent burning.
- Let the trail mix cool completely before storing to prevent the chocolate from melting.
- Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Storage instructions:
Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating instructions:
Not applicable.
Presentation ideas:
Serve the trail mix in a bowl or a small bag for a portable snack.
Garnishes:
Not applicable.
Pairings:
- Serve the trail mix with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot tea.
- Pack the trail mix for a hiking or camping trip.
Suggested side dishes:
Not applicable.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the trail mix is too sticky, add more nuts and pretzels to balance it out.
- If the trail mix is too dry, add more honey or butter to the mixture.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure to use unsalted nuts to prevent excessive sodium intake.
- Check the expiration dates of all ingredients before using them.
Food history:
Trail mix was invented in the early 1900s as a portable snack for hikers and campers.
Flavor profiles:
The trail mix has a sweet and salty flavor with a crunchy texture.
Serving suggestions:
Serve the trail mix as a snack or a dessert.
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