Dried berry trail mix

Dried berry trail mix is a popular, portable snack blend that typically combines chewy dried berries like cranberries, blueberries, or cherries with nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans, and often includes seeds or a few chocolate chips. It's a modern, convenient snack with roots in American outdoor culture, designed for sustained energy during hikes and long journeys.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This mix is generally energy-dense, providing a balanced combination of carbohydrates from the dried fruit for quick energy, healthy fats and protein from the nuts and seeds for satiety, and dietary fiber. A typical 1/4 cup serving can range from 130 to 170 calories, offering key nutrients like antioxidants, vitamin E, magnesium, and iron.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	15 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Potassium	250 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Zinc	1.0 mg
Vitamin C	2 mg
Vitamin E	1.5 mg
Manganese	0.8 mg

Per 1/4 cup (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, trail mix embodies the 'on-the-go' ethos of modern life, evolving from a simple hiker's provision to a ubiquitous pantry staple. Nutritionally, it's unique for pairing the natural sugars and antioxidants of berries with the healthy fats and protein of nuts, creating a snack that helps stabilize blood sugar better than fruit alone.