Best Superstar Spicy Sweet Trail Mix Recipes

SWEET + SPICY SRIRACHA TRAIL MIX

Sweet + Spicy Sriracha Trail Mix image

Blending the sweetness of honey, the spice of sriracha, and a savory-salty pop, this quick and easy trail mix brings together a trifecta of flavors to make a highly-cravable trail snack.

Provided by Fresh Off The Grid

Categories Snack

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

½ cup cashews
½ cup peanuts
1 cup corn Chex cereal
1 cup pretzels
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons Sriracha
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 teaspoon liquid aminos (or soy sauce)
Pinch of salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300.
Add the Sriracha, honey, oil, and liquid aminos/soy sauce to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine. Add the Chex, pretzels, cashews, and peanuts to the bowl, and mix well to completely coat with the Sriracha-honey sauce.
Spread mix onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with salt.
Bake for about 18 minutes (check after 15 to make sure the mix isn't burning - ovens may vary), then remove from the oven to cool.
Once cool, portion into zip-top bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET AND SPICY HIGH-PROTEIN SNACK MIX

Sweet and Spicy High-Protein Snack Mix image

This snack mix gets its sweet from honey and dried cherries and its spicy from chili powder and cayenne pepper. These flavors meld well in your mouth with high-protein items like cereals, sunflower seeds, nuts, and pieces of 100% smoked beef snack sticks. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Provided by Tammy Lynn

Categories Everyday Cooking On The Go Road Trip Snack Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 ½ cups wheat cereal squares
1 cup toasted oat cereal
1 cup small pretzels
1 cup bite-sized cheese crackers
½ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1 ½ cups unsalted mixed nuts
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ½ tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup dried cherries
2 (1.5 ounce) packages 100% smoked beef sticks, cut into bite-sized pieces

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Combine wheat cereal squares, oat cereal, pretzels, crackers, sunflower seeds, and nuts in a large bowl. Set aside.
Combine butter, honey, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne pepper, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small saucepan and over medium-low heat. Mix until butter is melted and spices are blended in smoothly. Pour seasoned butter over dry mixture and stir until well combined. Spread out onto a large baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Let cool completely.
Mix in dried cherries and smoked beef stick pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 405.7 mg, Sugar 9 g