In today’s fast paced world, eating healthy can feel like a constant hassle. Every few hours you have to eat. And on-the-go clean, healthy food is really hard to find. It’s all too easy to reach for quick processed snacks that are full of extra ingredients.
But nourishing your body doesn’t have to mean slowing down or sacrificing convenience.
This homemade anti-aging trail mix is a simple, portable, and delicious way to fuel your day while giving your skin and energy the nutrients they crave.
Ingredients for An Anti-Aging Trail Mix
The best thing about this mix, is that it’s totally customizable. Add your favorites and skip the items you don’t love. Or mix and match to create different blends.
- Walnuts (link)
- Almonds (link)
- Brazil Nuts (link)
- Pumpkin Seeds (link)
- Sunflower Seeds (link)
- Goji Berries (link)
- Raisins (link)
- Dried Cranberries (link)
- Dark Chocolate Chips (70% or higher) (link)
- Coconut Flakes (unsweetened)
- Banana Chips (unsweetened) (link)
- Dried Pineapple Chunks (no sugar added) (link)
Health Benefits and Nutrients
This anti-aging trail mix is packed with powerhouse ingredients that each bring their own unique benefits.
Walnuts deliver omega-3 fats for brain health and wrinkle-fighting hydration, while almonds are rich in vitamin E to protect skin from oxidative damage. The optional cashews add heart healthy fats and taste soooo good.
Brazil nuts supply selenium, a mineral essential for collagen production and healthy immunity. Pumpkin seeds add zinc and magnesium for firm skin, restorative sleep, and calm nerves, and sunflower seeds provide even more vitamin E plus copper to keep skin smooth and glowing.
Goji berries are antioxidant superstars that boost collagen and protect vision, while raisins offer natural energy and iron to keep circulation strong.
Dried cranberries contribute polyphenols that reduce inflammation, and coconut flakes bring healthy fats that nourish skin and support metabolism.
Banana chips provide potassium for heart and muscle function, and finally, dried pineapple adds vitamin C and bromelain, which support collagen synthesis, digestion, and a youthful glow.
Together, these ingredients make a delicious snack that doubles as a skin-loving, anti-aging boost
How to Make It
1 cup walnuts
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup goji berries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1/4 cup cashews (optional)
Mix Well and store in an airtight container or mason jar.
Portion into smaller bags for grap-and-go snacking. Great for snack prepping!
Why This Works
Each bite of trail mix is packed with anti-agin nutrients: omegs-3s to fight inflammation, vitamin E to protect against wrinkles, zinc for collagen, and nutrients to keep skin glowing.
Instead of processed snacks, you’re fueling your body with whole, skin-loving ingredients.
Clean snacks don’t have to be complicated – they just require a little prep.
What are some of your favorite trail mix ingredients? Share them with us below!
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