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My nut free trail mix recipe is easy to make using seeds and dried fruits! This trail mix without nuts has pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried apricots, dried blueberries, freeze-dried raspberries, and raisins. You’ll love my ideas for nut free trail mix for school, if you have a nut allergy, or to simply enjoy as a tasty snack. This no melt recipe is perfect to take hiking or on a camping trip too.
No nut trail mix is a handy thing to have on hand, even if you don’t have a tree nut or peanut allergy yourself. For one, trail mix is the perfect grab-and-go snack if you have an active lifestyle. It’s a non-perishable, lightweight, and high-energy snack.
Additionally, trail mix is one of the best plant based snacks. It’s vegan and vegetarian-friendly, but great for anyone who wants to eat more whole food plants. You’re getting healthy fats, fiber, and a wide range of beneficial phytonutrients here.
Also, this recipe contains none of the major food allergens. Aside from being nut-free, this trail mix is also dairy free, soy free, wheat free, and egg free. If you have celiac disease, you may be interested that it is gluten free as well.
And if I haven’t sold you let, this nut free trail mix recipe is perfect for kids because it tastes awesomely delicious. While it’s nice that this trail mix blend is free of allergens for those who need it, it also tastes really good. It will satisfy your cravings for something sweet, crunchy, or salty.
🛒 Nut Free Trail Mix Ingredients
If you’re wondering what to put in nut-free trail mix, you’ve come to the right place! While there are no tree nuts and peanuts in this recipe, I’m using lots of other healthy ingredients:
- 1 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 25 pieces dried apricots (quarter or halve them)
- 1 ounce bag freeze-dried raspberries (28 grams)
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- ¼ cup raisins
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I can find all of these ingredients in regular grocery stores (such as Aldi or Walmart) except the freeze-dried raspberries. Freeze-dried fruits are dry and crunchy, and their volume is preserved; they are not the same thing as regular dried fruits.
The raspberries lend a really nice color to this trail mix; I would not skip them! You can find them in health food stores such as Whole Foods.
➕ How to Make Trail Mix without Nuts
This peanut-free trail mix recipe is pretty much the easiest thing ever! All you have to do is stir all of the seeds, dried fruit, and freeze-dried fruit together.
Trail mix is generally considered a non-perishable item. However, the seeds (and/or nuts) in trail mix contain fats that can go rancid after a period of time.
Additionally, the freeze-dried fruits in this nut free trail mix may begin to absorb moisture from other ingredients if left out too long.
I like bagging the mix in individual snack baggies for a portable snack that you can take in the car or put in a backpack. You could also leave this trail mix in a glass canning jar on the counter. Add in a food-safe moisture absorbing pack or two for long-term storage.
💡 More Nut Free Trail Mix Ideas
What counts as the best trail mix combination is up to you! If you want some more flavor variety in your trail mix, here are some other nut-free ingredients to try:
- Dried figs
- Dried cranberries
- Sesame seeds
- Unsweetened coconut flakes
- Dried dates
- Dried banana chips
- Allergen free chocolate chips
- Dried strawberries
- Dried mango
- Apple chips
Hemp hearts and chia seeds are some other no nut trail mix options. I tend to skip them in my mixes though. (They are SO small and usually just fall to the bottom of the bag!)
Watch How to Make It!
Nut-Free Trail Mix Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted sunflower seeds
- 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 25 pieces dried apricots (quarter or halve them)
- 1 ounce freeze-dried raspberries (28 grams)
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- ¼ cup raisins
Instructions
- Stir all of the ingredients together.
- Evenly distribute your mix between nine small snack baggies for an easy and portable snack!
Equipment
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 3 recipe (weight maintenance and active lifestyles). With nut allergies so highly prevalent, many schools and other public spaces have a “no nuts” policy. This can be tough for the kids who are picky eaters and practically live on peanut butter and jelly. Thankfully, you can still enjoy the various edible seeds in nut-free zones. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds seem to be the most popular seeds to use in nut-free trail mixes. I think trail mix can be an awesome high-calorie snack option for individuals who have trouble eating enough. This may include active adults, teens, and younger children, as well as people who are having difficulty eating due to illness. Dried fruits and seeds are both concentrated sources of calories, providing lots of energy to those who need it. Nutrition information is for one serving of the recipe.
nutrition info disclaimer
All recipes on this website may or may not be appropriate for you, depending on your medical needs and personal preferences. Consult with a registered dietitian or your physician if you need help determining the dietary pattern that may be best for you.
The nutrition information is an estimate provided as a courtesy. It will differ depending on the specific brands and ingredients that you use. Calorie information on food labels may be inaccurate, so please don’t sweat the numbers too much.
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Hello! I’m Summer, a registered dietitian and home chef who loves to cook, eat, and create recipes for you! Every recipe on this site has been tested by me to help ensure your success in the kitchen. All eaters are welcome here 🙂
Oh, those raspberries, Summer. As you know, they’re a favorite, and because their moment fades (until next year!), anything that preserves their excellence produces a nice (!). As you know, we eat first with our eyes, and the colors you highlight definitely are making me hungry.
Can’t say I feel the same about raisins. Nowhere close. Still, switch them out with dried cranberries and we’re good. More than just “good.”
In a coincidence which crops up quite frequently, I planned to whip up Trail Mix Cookies, and most of the fruits and seeds you selected match my own choices. Yes, even the pepitas and the dried apricots. Remarkable, really, how in sync we are, huh?
Cranberries would be great here! I’ll keep an eye out for those trail mix cookies 🙂
Cool. Won’t be until the summer-after-next (you know me), but worth the wait, I think!