Healthy Apple Pie Trail Mix Recipe

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Celebrate Seasonal Flavors with Our Apple Pie Trail Mix

While fall hasn’t quite arrived in South Florida, we’re starting to feel a shift—slightly cooler mornings and less intense humidity at our fitness retreats make it the perfect time to embrace a taste of fall! And what better way to do that than with flavors inspired by the season? Even if the leaves aren’t changing color here, you can still enjoy delicious fall flavors like apple, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and fig in your snacks, drinks, and meals.

To help you capture a bit of that fall feeling, we've created a delicious and nutritious Apple Pie Trail Mix. It’s a great balance of sweet and salty and is packed with wholesome ingredients. Plus, it's gluten-free and full of nutrients to fuel your day.

What's in Our Apple Pie Trail Mix?

Apples are a key ingredient in our trail mix, offering a wide range of health benefits. While fresh apples are hydrating, dried apples are a convenient way to add fiber, antioxidants, and vitamins to your diet. They also provide pectin, which acts as a natural "intestinal broom," helping to cleanse the digestive system. Apples are known for their anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties, as well as their ability to detoxify the body and support liver health.

Here’s what you’ll need for our Apple Pie Trail Mix:

  • 1 cup dried apples (organic if possible), chopped

  • 1/2 cup toasted pumpkin seeds – A great source of magnesium, zinc, and omega-3s

  • 1/2 cup salted pecans – Pecans add healthy fats and a boost of fiber, and the salt brings a contrasting savory element

  • 1/2 cup Udi’s Vanilla Granola (gluten-free) – Provides crunch and whole grains for sustained energy

  • 1/4 cup toasted coconut – Adds a subtle sweetness and healthy fats

  • Optional: A dash of cinnamon and nutmeg for extra fall flavor!

Feel free to adjust the amounts to suit your taste—more apples for added sweetness or extra pumpkin seeds for a bit more crunch!

 
 


How to Make Our Apple Pie Trail Mix

  1. Prep Your Ingredients: Chop the dried apples, pecans, and toasted coconut so they are ready to mix.

  2. Toast the Pumpkin Seeds: Toasting the pumpkin seeds brings out a warm, nutty flavor that adds depth and a hint of that “pie crust” taste. Heat a pan over medium heat, add the pumpkin seeds, and stir them every minute to avoid burning. Toast for about 5-7 minutes, then let them cool completely.

  3. Mix It All Together: In a large bowl, combine the dried apples, cooled pumpkin seeds, salted pecans, granola, and toasted coconut. Mix well until fully combined. Add a touch of sea salt to taste, if desired.

  4. Store and Enjoy: Keep your trail mix in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to a week. We like to package it in small baggies for easy grab-and-go snacks.

Nutritional Benefits of Our Apple Pie Trail Mix

This trail mix isn’t just tasty; it’s also a powerhouse of nutrition:

  • Apples provide fiber and antioxidants.

  • Pumpkin seeds are rich in magnesium and zinc, essential for muscle recovery and immune support.

  • Pecans offer heart-healthy fats and antioxidants that support skin and brain health.

  • Granola gives you complex carbohydrates for sustained energy.

  • Coconut provides medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that can boost metabolism and energy.

Creative Ways to Use Apple Pie Trail Mix

This Apple Pie Trail Mix is incredibly versatile. Here are a few fun ways to enjoy it:

  1. Top Your Morning Oats: Sprinkle a handful over your oatmeal or yogurt bowl for added crunch and flavor.

  2. Boost Your Smoothies: Blend a spoonful into your morning smoothie for an extra kick of fiber and healthy fats.

  3. Trail Mix Bites: Mix with a bit of almond butter and honey, then roll into small balls for homemade energy bites.

  4. Top Your Greek Yogurt: The perfect way to add taste, texture, and nutrients to plain or vanilla greek yogurt!

  5. Bake Into Muffins: Fold the trail mix into your favorite muffin recipe for an autumn-inspired twist.

  6. Salad Crunch: Use it as a topping on salads for a crunchy, sweet, and savory element.

  7. On-the-Go Fuel: Perfect as a quick snack before or after a workout to refuel and recover.

No matter how you choose to enjoy it, our Apple Pie Trail Mix is a perfect way to bring a taste of fall to sunny South Florida. Happy snacking!


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