Keto Trail Mix

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The perfect low-carb snack, this keto trail mix recipe features sugar-free chocolate and crispy nuts. Ready in minutes and endlessly customizable!

Love keto snacks? Try my keto fat bombs, keto crackers, and keto popcorn!

keto trail mix

Being keto means I snack more than usual, so it’s important to have plenty of snacks on hand. This keto-friendly trail mix has been a lifesaver. Plus, with less than 7 grams of net carbs per serving, it gives traditional trail mix a run for its money!

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make keto trail mix
  4. Arman’s recipe tips and variations
  5. How to store leftovers
  6. More keto snack recipes to try
  7. Keto Trail Mix (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

  • Way cheaper than store-bought. Nowadays, a few brands offer keto-friendly trail mix, but it’s usually twice as expensive as the regular stuff. Ever since I broke up with store-bought snacks, my wallet has thanked me!
  • Ready in minutes. Just combine everything and give it a good shake. That’s all there is to it. 
  • Naturally gluten-free. There are zero gluten-derived ingredients, and if you use dairy-free chocolate chips, it’s totally vegan, too!
  • Easy to customize. I give you a base recipe with my personal favorite trail mix combinations, but you can easily customize it with whatever nuts and mix-ins you have on hand.
low carb trail mix

Ingredients needed

Like my protein trail mix, this keto-friendly version is all about making an easy, tasty snack with minimal ingredients. Here is what you’ll need:

  • Keto chocolate chips. I used a mixture of sugar-free dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and milk chocolate chips. Many grocery stores stock their own, or you can use homemade chocolate. 
  • Candied nuts. I like the flavor and texture of candied nuts mixed with regular salted nuts. For this recipe, I used my homemade keto candied pecans, candied almonds, and candied cashews
  • Toasted nuts. I prefer to use harder-to-find nuts like Brazil nuts or macadamia nuts, but you can use any low-carb nuts you like. Some of my favorites are peanuts, walnuts, pistachios, and hazelnuts.

How to make keto trail mix

Step 1- Combine. Combine all the ingredients in a large bowl and stir until fully incorporated.
Step 2- Store. Pour into individual baggies or jars and seal to avoid added moisture.

keto trail mix

Ways to use low-carb trail mix

Aside from snacking, there are endless uses for this low-carb trail mix recipe. For a more nutritious topping, I like to add it on top of keto smoothie bowls, keto oatmeal, keto yogurt, or even keto ice cream.

Arman’s recipe tips and variations

  • Avoid raw nuts. I’ve found too many raw nuts can cause an upset stomach, so unless you’re toasting them at home, I’d stick to buying pre-toasted nuts. 
  • Make a nut-free trail mix. Swap the nuts for pepitas and sunflower seeds. 
  • Make it salty and sweet. This is predominantly a sweet trail mix, but if you’d like to make a more salty-sweet version, add some keto cheese chips, parmesan crisps, or use more salted nuts. 
  • Add more mix-ins. Like unsweetened coconut flakes, dried unsweetened blueberries, or unsweetened cranberries. Avoid high-carb dried fruits like raisins or figs. I love to add keto granola too.

How to store leftovers

To store: Leftover trail mix should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 months. 
To freeze: You can freeze the trail mix in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months. Let it thaw overnight before enjoying.

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More keto snack recipes to try

keto snack mix

Keto Trail Mix

5 from 9 votes
The perfect low-carb snack, this keto trail mix recipe features sugar-free chocolate and crispy nuts. Ready in minutes and endlessly customizable!
Servings: 12 servings
Prep: 1 minute
Cook: 0 minutes
Total: 1 minute

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups mixed nuts * See notes
  • 1/2 cup keto chocolate chips milk, white, and dark

Instructions 

  • Combine all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir until fully incorporated.
  • Pour into individual baggies or jars and seal to avoid added moisture.

Notes

* I used a mix of keto candied pecans, candied almonds, and candied cashews.
TO STORE: Leftover trail mix should be stored in a sealable container, at room temperature, for up to 2 months. 
TO FREEZE: You can freeze the trail mix in a ziplock bag for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 164kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 14gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 166mgFiber: 5gCalcium: 29mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 2g
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. Haha you kill me with all of your mean girl references and yes, I have been personally victimized by trail mix lol. My mom used to give me little boxes of trail mix for lunch as a kid and I would just eat the chocolate chips and then throw out the rest. Amen to this trail which contains all the good stuff and no fillers!!!

  2. Haha I literally eat trail mix the exact same way. All the good stuff goes first, then the poor peanuts and raisins are just left to sit in the bag until I forget all about it. I love the idea of trail mix that only has the good stuf!

    1. I just had the best idea……Blend the raisins, peanuts and cocoa together and make larabars 😀 Hidden goodness 😀

  3. Hahaha…I totally agree! Trail mix is such a mixed bag (no pun intended). I try to be fair and just grab handfuls and then deal with what I get. That way the last handful still might have some good stuff in it. But my sister-in-law totally goes diving and pulls out the best pieces and then leaves the rest on the counter. Needless to say, I’m not impressed. I think I called her the Christmas Grinch one year for that move. Anyways, love the idea of making it yourself instead! I need to do this ASAP…but call me weird as I actually like the peanuts. Mmmm…salt + chocolate. 🙂

  4. Oh it’s just so easy to buy trail mix but I completely agree, there is never a kind that has ALL the ingredients I like. And I haven’t tried any of those chocolate chips, thanks for linking them bc I’ll need to try them in a few recipes.