What Are Trail Mix Nuts?
Trail mix nuts are the base of any trail mix: roasted or raw nuts that give the mix its protein, crunch and staying power. A good trail mix balances salty and sweet, soft and crunchy, and keeps well in a bag for days on the trail, at your desk or in a lunchbox.
Trail Mixes in This Collection
- Roasted Mixed Nuts, Salted: a six-variety blend of roasted, lightly salted almonds, cashews, Brazil nuts, hazelnuts and pecans, plus raw walnuts. Bags from 1 lb to 5 lb. See the mixed nuts.
- Party Bar Nut Mix, Sweet and Savory: smoked almonds, honey-wheat pretzels, toffee peanuts and spicy honey roasted peanuts. Bags from 1 lb to 5 lb. See the bar mix.
- Butter Toffee Mixed Nuts: almonds, pecans, cashews and peanuts in a crisp butter toffee coating, with cinnamon almonds and honey roasted peanuts. Bags from 8 oz to 2 lb. See the toffee mix.
Which Trail Mix Should You Pick?
For hiking and everyday snacking, choose the Roasted Mixed Nuts. It is all nuts, lightly salted, with no sweet coating. For parties and game day, the Party Bar Nut Mix puts salty pretzels and sweet toffee peanuts in one bowl. For a dessert-style treat or a gift, pick the Butter Toffee Mixed Nuts. If you avoid peanuts, choose the Roasted Mixed Nuts, since the other two mixes contain peanuts.
How to Make Your Own Trail Mix
A simple rule is about half nuts, then dried fruit, seeds and one small extra.
- Pick two or three nuts, such as almonds, cashews or walnuts.
- Add dried fruit like cranberries, apricots or mango for chewy sweetness.
- Add seeds such as pepitas or sunflower seeds.
- Finish with a small extra: dark chocolate chips, pretzels or coconut flakes.
For ratios and flavor ideas, see our trail mix recipe guide and our guide to healthy trail mix.
How to Store Trail Mix
Keep trail mix sealed in its resealable bag or an airtight jar in a cool, dry place. Once opened, a mix with walnuts keeps its best flavor for a few weeks at room temperature and longer in the fridge. Our guide on how to store nuts has times for each nut.
Trail Mix FAQs
What nuts are best for trail mix?
Almonds, cashews, walnuts and pecans are the most common because they hold their crunch and pair well with dried fruit. Brazil nuts and hazelnuts add variety and richer flavor.
Is trail mix healthy?
Nuts bring protein, fiber and healthy fats, but trail mix is calorie dense, especially with chocolate or toffee coatings. A small handful, about 1 ounce, is a sensible serving.
Do these trail mixes contain peanuts?
The Party Bar Nut Mix and the Butter Toffee Mixed Nuts contain peanuts. The Roasted Mixed Nuts, Salted is a six tree nut blend with no peanuts in its listed varieties. Always check the allergen statement on the bag.
