Inspired by Taylor Grasso, RDN — @simplyhealthyrd on TikTok
🧭 Quick Glance:
- Snack Type: Sweet & Savory Trail Mix
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Dietitian Approved: ✅ Yes!
- Allergy-Friendly?: No seafood, can be nut-free with swaps
✨ Why We Love This Snack
As a mom juggling school pickups, work calls, and gym sessions, I’m always looking for something quick, satisfying, and kid-approved. This balanced trail mix hits the spot every time! It’s easy to toss together, packed with real nutrition, and the best part? It’s totally customizable based on what’s in your pantry.
*The guaranteed hack for sticking to your goals is having good-for-you stuff that you can grab quickly taking out the guesswork!
Whether we’re headed to practice or winding down with a movie night, this mix is a go-to. Plus, it feels like a treat — but with all the good stuff hidden in every bite. 🙌
🛒 Ingredients:
Here’s what I used for this batch — all pantry staples and easily swappable:
- 5 cups pre-popped popcorn (lightly salted or plain)
- 2 cups corn Chex
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (mini or regular)
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (or dried edamame if you’ve got it)
👩🏽🍳 How to Make It:
- Dump everything into a large bowl or zip-top bag.
- Mix until evenly combined — use a big spoon or your hands (kid job alert!).
- Divide into sandwich-sized bags for easy grab-and-go snacks throughout the week.
✅ Kid Helper Tip: Let them measure, mix, or taste test “for quality control.”
🧠 Why It’s Dietitian-Approved
This trail mix is more than a crunchy craving-fix — it checks all the major boxes:
- ✅ Whole grains from popcorn and Chex
- ✅ Healthy fats + protein from pistachios and seeds
- ✅ Fiber + natural sweetness from dried fruit
- ✅ Satisfaction from a lil’ chocolate because we’re keeping it real
This is a smart snack that fuels both little bellies and grown-up energy dips — no sugar crash here.
💡 Variations & Swaps:
- Nut-free? Swap pistachios for sunflower seeds or extra edamame.
- Want more protein? Toss in roasted chickpeas.
- Make it dairy-free with Enjoy Life chocolate chips.
- For picky eaters, reduce the mix-ins and let them choose their own “combo adventure!”
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💬 Let’s Chat!
Have a pantry-friendly snack your crew can’t get enough of? Drop it in the comments — I’m always looking for new ideas to test with my tiny food critics.
And if you try this recipe, tag me on IG: @Theycallmesisi so I can cheer you on from my snack station 🙃
xo, Siara
