Banana Cabana Trail Mix
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A harmonious mix of sweet banana, luscious mango, and tangy pineapple, paired perfectly with buttery cashews and the irresistible allure of cinnamon white chocolate, all accented by the exotic touch of coconut.
Cooking method: Stovetop (optional)
Approximate dry weight (per serving): 90g
Dietary preferences: Vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free*, vegan* (*if using dark or vegan chocolate)
Macronutrients (per serving):
Carb Energy
40.2g | 161 kcal
(+ 4.4g fiber!)
Protein Power
5.2g | 21 kcal
Fat Fuel
13.3g | 120 kcal
Learn more about the importance of macronutrients in your outdoor adventure meal plan
Banana Cabana Trail Mix Ingredients
Before you go running to the store, let me give you the inside scoop on the key ingredients:
Cashews
Native to: Northeastern Brazil
Top 3 nutrients: healthy fats, protein, magnesium
For this recipe, you can use salted or unsalted – the choice is yours!
Banana Chips
Native to: Southeast Asia (bananas)
Top 3 nutrients: potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C
If you have a dehydrator, I highly recommend making your own banana chips!
Dried Young Coconut
Native to: Southeast Asia
Top 3 nutrients: medium-chain triglycerides (MCT’s), fiber, manganese
For this recipe, you’ll want to use large chunks of dried coconut and chop them into bite size pieces
Dried Mango
Native to: South Asia
Top 3 nutrients: vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber
Unsweetened dried mango is recommended, however sweetened works as well.
Dried Pineapple
Native to: South America
Top 3 nutrients: vitamin C, manganese, bromelein (enzymes)
Like the mango, unsweetened dried pineapple is recommended, however sweetened works too.
Cinnamon White Choclate
Native to: Central & South America (cocoa)
Top 3 nutrients: flavonoids, magnesium, iron
I have yet to find cinnamon white chocolate in a store… which is crazy because it’s SO GOOD. Thankfully, it’s super easy to make at home! Grab some of your favourite white chocolate or a bag of white chocolate chips (and some cinnamon!)
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Storage Instructions
Here are some tips to help you maximize the shelf life of your Banana Cabana Trail Mix:
- Keep stored in a sealable container or bag
- Vacuum sealing can extend the shelf life by up to three times its normal duration! This is useful if you’re prepping lots for longer term use.
- Store in a cool, dry and dark place. For longer term storage, it’s recommended to keep stored in the freezer (especially if not vacuum sealed)
When you take these measures, your trail mix can last for several months, up to a few years!
Banana Cabana Trail Mix
A harmonious mix of sweet banana, luscious mango, and tangy pineapple, paired perfectly with buttery cashews and the irresistible allure of cinnamon white chocolate, all accented by the exotic touch of coconut.COOKING METHOD: Stovetop (optional)
Notable Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
- 1 Metal or glass mixing bowl
- 1 cookie sheet, container or muffin tins (see instructions step 5)
- parchment paper
Ingredients
To make cinnamon white chocolate:
- 50 g white or blonde chocolate
- ¼-½ tsp cinnamon
For trail mix:
- 2 tbsps cashews about 6-8
- ¼ cup banana chips about 10-12
- 2 tbsps dried young coconut
- 2-3 strips dried mango, chopped
- 2 tbsps dried pineapple (recipe includes how to make)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon white chocolate
Instructions
- 1. Combine all ingredients in a bag or container and enjoy!
To make Cinnamon White Chocolate:
- 1. Chop the chocolate into fine chunks. Set aside.
- 2. Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Place the bowl on top of the simmering water. Note: The bowl should not be touching the water - remove some water if necessary.
- 3. Pour chocolate into the bowl. Over the gently simmering water, heat the chopped chocolate, stirring occasionally, until 3/4 melted. Be careful to not completely melt and overheat.
- 4. Remove the bowl from the saucepan and stir the chocolate until it is completely melted. Stir in the cinnamon until well combined.
- 5. Pour mixture into onto parchment lined pan or container (lined muffin tins also work). You want the chocolate to be spread, but not too thin - aim for about ¼" thick.
- 6. Chill in fridge until hardened (about 30 minutes)
- 7. Chop chocolate into chunks
- Note: you will have more chocolate than needed for a single serving of trail mix recipe (50g of chocolate yields about 4 tbsp of chopped chocolate)
Notes
- You can skip making cinnamon white chocolate and just use plain white chocolate, however, the touch of cinnamon is well worth it.
- To make this dairy-free or vegan, use dark or vegan chocolate
- Make your own dehydrated fruit if you can! Learn how here: Dehydrating 101 - Learning the Basics
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 40.2gProtein: 5.2gFat: 13.3gSaturated Fat: 5.2gCholesterol: 2.5mgSodium: 17mgFiber: 4.4gSugar: 26g
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