Tag: snack prep

January 21, 2024 Recipe, Snacks

Nutty Chocolate Trail Mix

Trail mix is such an easy snack to mix up and take on the go. Not only is it SUPER easy to make, but it’s full of healthy fat and protein to keep you full. Try this combo below – it’s one of my favorites!

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c cashews 
  • 1/4 c chopped walnuts 
  • 1/8 c unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • 1/8 c chocolate chips

Directions

Combine and enjoy!

Don’t be afraid to mix it up (literally) with the ingredient list. Add what you like, leave out what you don’t! Be sure to tag me over on Instagram @healthbyhaven when you’re snacking on this trail mix.

January 21, 2024 Recipe, Snacks

Cranberry Spice Trail Mix

This trail mix is perfect for wintery weather – the cranberry spice reminds me of Christmas! I love the toasted element to this recipe for a granola-like flavor. Super easy to make, I just know you’ll love this one! 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 c slivered almonds
  • 1/8 c unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 c dried cranberries 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Melt the coconut oil.
  3. Toss the walnuts, almonds, and coconut in the melted coconut oil. 
  4. Once the coconut oil is evenly spread, mix in the cinnamon until ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Spread the mixture onto a lined baking sheet. Toast for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove and let cool completely.
  7. Combine toasted ingredients in a bowl with the dried cranberries. Toss and enjoy at home or on the go!

What are your favorite trail mix ingredients? Let me know on Instagram @healthbyhaven or comment below! 

January 19, 2024 Recipe, Snacks

Chocolate Cherry Trail Mix

Threw this trail mix together for a healthy snack to take on the plane to Houston for the 2024 Chevron Houston Marathon! The protein and healthy fats in the nuts will fuel you and help keep you full (no one wants a hangry traveler) and the cherries and chocolate chips add a pop of sweetness. Super quick and easy!

Benefits of making your own trail mix!

  • Buying ingredients in bulk is cheaper per pound
  • You can avoid unwanted additives like cheap oils
  • You get to add ONLY the ingredients you love! Anyone else pick around the raisins as kids??

Ingredients

  • Cashews
  • Almonds
  • Macadamia nuts (I used salted)
  • Chopped walnuts
  • Dried tart cherries
  • Chocolate chips

Directions

Add 1/4 cup of each of the items above, mix & enjoy!PS – don’t like something on the list? Want to swap it out? You do you!! You can’t mess up trail mix! Let me know your favorite trail mix ingredients below or over on Instagram @healthbyhaven.

September 3, 2023 Recipe, Snacks

Chocolate Coconut Granola

If you’re anything like me, you can never have too much chocolate. It’s simply the most heavenly flavor to exist. That being said, eating chocolate all day isn’t a recipe for feeling your best. 

When the chocolate cravings hit, but it’s not time for dessert, try this Homemade Chocolate Coconut Granola! Your chocolate cravings will be satisfied by the raw cacao without the blood sugar spike and crash. Think almond joy bar meets more satisfying snack. 

Ingredients

  • 1c oats
  • 1c raw almonds, finely chopped
  • 1c raw walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4c oat flour
  • 1/4c unsweetened shredded coconut  
  • 1/4c raw cacao nibs
  • 1/3c pure maple syrup
  • 2tbs raw cacao powder
  • 2tbs coconut oil, melted
  • 1tbs vanilla
  • 2tbs milled flax seeds
  • 1/2tsp salt 

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. 
  2. Chop the almonds and walnuts and add to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and add to the nut mixture. 
  4. Add all other ingredients to the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly, making sure the cacao is well incorporated. 
  5. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour the granola mixture onto the sheet. Flatten out the mixture into a thin layer, but leave the mixture touching. 
  6. Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely before eating or storing. 

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