The Ultimate High-Protein Trail Mix Recipe

The Best Trail Mix for Energy, Protein & Flavor

Trail mix is our favorite on-the-go snack for road trips, hikes, and busy days. What is in trail mix? Traditionally, it’s a blend of trail mix nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate or candy for a quick energy boost. But not all trail mixes are created equal. Most store-bought versions are loaded with sugar and skimp on the protein. We love to make our own homemade healthy trail mix and control what goes in it—no fillers, no junk.

The base if this recipe is an omega trail mix that features nutrient-rich walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries. We customize it with Figure Ate’s beef biltong, the ultimate carnivore diet snack that’s naturally air-dried allowing it to stay tender and flavorful in your snack mix.

Why This is the Best Trail Mix Recipe

✔️ High-Protein Powerhouse – Our biltong delivers 32g of protein per pouch, making this an elite healthy snack for adults and a high-protein snack for kids.
✔️ Loaded with Omega-3s – Walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds add brain-boosting healthy fats.
✔️ Low-Sugar & Satisfying – Dried fruit brings just the right touch of sweetness—no over-processed candies or chocolate.
✔️ Perfect for Any Adventure – Whether you need healthy snacks for hiking, road trips, or travel, this mix is a no-mess, no-melt essential.

🔗 Order Figure Ate Biltong online for direct delivery, or find a store near you to build your own perfect snack mix. For your other ingredients, we recommend shopping the bulk foods section at natural grocers like Lazy Acres, Sprouts, or Whole Foods to pick the freshest, highest-quality ingredients for your homemade mix.

Ingredients:

  • 🥩 1 pack of Figure Ate Beef Biltong (high-protein, air-dried, no sugar)

  • 🥜 ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds (zinc + omega-3 powerhouse)

  • 🍒 ¼ ounces dried cranberries (a tart, antioxidant-rich bite)

  • 🍑 ¼ ounces dried apricots, chopped (natural sweetness + fiber)

  • 🥜 ¼ cup walnuts or almonds (healthy fats + crunch)

  • 🌻 ¼ cup sunflower seeds (extra protein + vitamin E)

  • 🥥 Optional: coconut flakes 

Directions:

  1. Measure out all ingredients and mix together in a medium-sized bowl.

  2. Transfer to an airtight container like glass tupperware or reusable snack bags.

  3. Store your beef jerky snack mix in the fridge for up to 7-10 days.

💡 Want extra flavor? Try roasting your nuts with spices before mixing!

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.

  • Melt 2 tbsp butter and mix with garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

  • Toss your walnuts, almonds, and sunflower seeds in the butter mix.

  • Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.

  • Let cool and mix with the rest of your trail mix ingredients.

 

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