Best 3 Trail Mix Oats Recipes

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Trail mix oats is a delicious and nutritious breakfast or snack that can be easily customized to your liking. Made with a combination of oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, trail mix oats is a great source of fiber, protein, and healthy fats. It's also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, and potassium.

This article provides three different recipes for trail mix oats, each with a unique flavor profile. The first recipe is a classic trail mix oats made with oats, almonds, walnuts, raisins, and cranberries. The second recipe is a tropical trail mix oats made with oats, coconut flakes, pineapple, and mango. The third recipe is a chocolate trail mix oats made with oats, chocolate chips, peanut butter, and banana.

All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your dietary needs. For example, if you're allergic to nuts, you can omit them from the recipe. If you're vegan, you can use almond milk or soy milk instead of cow's milk. And if you're looking for a low-sugar option, you can use unsweetened dried fruit or omit the dried fruit altogether.

No matter how you choose to make it, trail mix oats is a delicious and nutritious way to start your day or power you through an afternoon snack.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TRAIL MIX WITH HONEY-OATMEAL CLUSTERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 25m

Yield 8 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cooking spray
1 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 tablespoon honey
3 cups mixed dried fruit
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 cups mixed nuts
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup peanut butter M&M's

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Mist a baking sheet with cooking spray. Toss the oats with 2 tablespoons water, the vegetable oil, wheat germ and honey. Form small clusters of the mixture on the baking sheet and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes.
  • Add the mixed dried fruit to the baking sheet, sprinkle with the cinnamon and bake 3 to 5 more minutes. Let cool, then toss with the nuts, sunflower seeds, raisins, coconut and M&M's. Store in an airtight container.

TRAILMIX OATMEAL COOKIES



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A perfect snack for you and your children's lunchbox! Recipe is designed to be 'nut-free' but you can always substitute nuts for some of the seeds, if you prefer. Nutritious can be delicious!

Provided by KeepinItReal

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Raisin

Time 35m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 17

½ cup butter
½ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups large flake oats
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raisins
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup ground flax seed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar together using an electric mixer in a mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs and mix well. Mix in applesauce and vanilla extract until combined.
  • Mix oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture until well combined. Fold in raisins, coconut, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and ground flax seed.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto the prepared baking pans, flattening slightly using a fork dipped in a glass of cold water.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 11 to 13 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 17.1 mg, Fat 6.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 121 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

OATMEAL TRAIL MIX COOKIES



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Make and share this Oatmeal Trail Mix Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Some1sGrandma

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 2/3 cups flour
1 cup very finely chopped nuts (I use brazil nuts)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups trail mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream together butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla until almost fluffy.
  • In another bowl stir together flour, very finely chopped (should almost resemble powder) nuts, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • Slowly add your powdered ingredients to your creamed ingredients while mixing.
  • Mix well.
  • Now stir in the oats and trail mix.
  • Drop by scoop or teaspoon onto hot stone or slightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 11-14 minutes depending on cookie size.
  • Remove cookies from baking sheet or stone right away and transfer to cooling racks.

Tips:

  • For a sweeter trail mix oats, add a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
  • To make a more decadent trail mix oats, add a dollop of peanut butter or almond butter.
  • For a more protein-packed trail mix oats, add a scoop of protein powder.
  • To make a more colorful trail mix oats, add a variety of dried fruits, such as cranberries, raisins, and apricots.
  • For a more crunchy trail mix oats, add a handful of chopped nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, and pecans.
  • To make a more flavorful trail mix oats, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
  • For a more unique trail mix oats, add a sprinkle of chia seeds or flaxseeds.

Conclusion:

Trail mix oats are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. They are packed with fiber, protein, and healthy fats, and they can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a sweet or savory breakfast, trail mix oats are a great option. They are also a great way to use up leftover trail mix. So next time you have a craving for something healthy and delicious, give trail mix oats a try.

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