Trail Mix is known for its easy grab-and-go convenience. That’s why it’s no surprise it’s been a favorite of families, outdoor adventurers, and road trippers everywhere since someone, somewhere, decided to combine lots of tasty, energy-boosting munchies into one delicious snack. The problem? Most trail mix options are chock-full of tree nuts and other non-allergen-free foods, leaving those with food limitations left out of enjoying this snacky treat with their family and peers.
That’s where we come in! Today, we’re sharing 10 quick and easy top 9 allergen-free trail mix ideas to make at home. These recipes will allow those with food restrictions to partake in trail mix munching, and each is simple and mess-free, making it a great activity to get the little ones involved.
Ready for your snack time fairy TRAIL ending? Read on!
1. Sweet & Salty Popcorn Mix
Combine Safe + Fair Binge Eating Buttery Seasoned Popcorn with dried cranberries, gluten-free pretzels, and dairy-free chocolate chips. The mix of crunchy popcorn and pretzels with the tart, chewy cranberries is tied together perfectly with a hint of chocolate. We love the mix of both sweet + salty taste and chewy + crunchy texture.
2. Monkey Mix
Mix Safe + Fair Banana Bread Granola with dried banana chips and coconut flakes (if coconut is an allergen trigger, swap the coconut flakes for dried pineapple or crystalized ginger). This mix is great for those early morning soccer games or when the kids want a small snack before it’s time for lunch.
3. Cinnamon Roll Crunch Mix
Pair Safe + Fair Remy’s Grahams with dairy + gluten-free yogurt-covered pretzels and cinnamon rice Chex or Cheerios cereal. The cinnamon flavor and creamy yogurt recreate the classic pastry treat.
4. Patriotic Popcorn Mix
Combine Safe + Fair All American Granola with Safe + Fair Strawberry Shortcake Drizzled Popcorn, dairy-free white chocolate chips, and dried blueberries and strawberries for a mix bursting with ripe and juicy berry flavor.Â
5. Cherry Garcia Mix
Mix Safe + Fair Dark Chocolaty Drizzled Popcorn, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Granola, dried cherries, and dairy free- dark chocolate chips for the ultimate copycat taste of an ice cream classic.
6. Apple Pie Popcorn Mix
Combine Safe + Fair Honeycrisp Apple Pie Drizzled Popcorn and Granola with dried apple chips, chew dried apple rings, and Remy Graham’s for a pie-fect snack time treat.
7. Cinnamon Raisin Mix
Pair Safe + Fair Remy’s Graham's raisins, gluten-free pretzels, gluten-free bran flakes, and pitted dry dates for a sweet mix with just the right hint of cinnamon spice.
8. S’mores Trail Mix
Combine Safe + Fair Remy’s Grahams with mini marshmallows, dairy-free dark chocolate chips, and Safe + Fair Dark Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn. This mix brings a taste of the best part of camping, no tent required.
9. Tropical Paradise Mix
Mix Safe + Fair Strawberry Shortcake Drizzled Popcorn + Safe + Fair Banana Bread Granola with dried mango, pineapple, and dairy-free white chocolate chips to bring the tropics to the lunch box!Â
10. Strawberry Banana Smoothie Mix
Mix Safe + Fair Strawberry Shortcake Granola and Drizzled Popcorn with banana chips, freeze-dried strawberries, dairy-free white chocolate chips, and dairy-free yogurt-covered pretzels for the flavor of a quintessential smoothie favorite, no blender required (or post-carpool cleanup when someone spills in the backseat).
These trail mix ideas are not only nut-free and allergen-friendly but also packed with healthy ingredients that parents will love and kid-approved flavors they’ll look forward to each time zip open their lunchboxes.