I baked this Vegan Trail Mix Clusters for my niece’s birthday party last weekend. The mix stayed loaded with crunchy bits, and my nephew loved them.
Easy Vegan Trail Mix Clusters Recipe
This vegan trail mix clusters recipe features a mix of oats, nut butter, and your favorite trail mix ingredients such as nuts, seeds, and dried fruits. It takes about 20 minutes to prepare and yields approximately 12 clusters.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, walnuts, cashews, etc.)
- 1/2 cup seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc.)
- 1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, apricots, etc.)
- 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, etc.)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: dark chocolate chips or coconut flakes for topping
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, mixed nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Prepare the Wet Mixture: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the nut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until melted and well combined.
- Combine: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until everything is well coated.
- Form Clusters: Using your hands or a scoop, form the mixture into clusters and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Chill and Set: Refrigerate the clusters for about 30 minutes to set. Once firm, you can enjoy them immediately or store in an airtight container.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 clusters
- Calories: 150kcal per cluster
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
I store the clusters in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. The stay loaded, and I let them come to room temperature before serving.
