Jellybean Trail Mix

Jellybean Trail Mix is a playful, sweet twist on classic trail mix, blending colorful jellybeans with nuts, seeds, and sometimes dried fruit or chocolate chips. It's a popular homemade snack in the United States, often assembled for hiking, road trips, or casual munching. The mix typically combines crunchy, salty, and chewy textures for a satisfying treat.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This mix is generally high in carbohydrates and fats, with moderate protein from nuts. It provides quick energy from sugars and sustained energy from healthy fats, with a rough calorie count of 150-250 per 1/4 cup serving, depending on exact ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	580 kcal
Protein	10 g
Carbs	85 g
Fat	25 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	55 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	3 mg
Magnesium	80 mg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Zinc	2 mg
Vitamin E	5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	2 mg

Per 1 cup (140 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it reflects a fun, customizable approach to snacking, blending nostalgic candy with traditional trail mix elements. Nutritionally, it offers a balance of quick and slow-release energy, though the jellybeans add a sugary punch compared to standard versions.