Easy Mason Jar Trail Mix Gift for Teachers
A quick and thoughtful DIY snack gift featuring a mix of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and chocolate, perfect for teachers and easy to customize.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup mixed nuts (almonds, cashews, walnuts)
- ½ cup roasted pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup mini pretzels
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
- ¼ cup shredded unsweetened coconut (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients: Measure out all your nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate chips. (Approximately 5 minutes)
- Toast the nuts and seeds (optional but recommended): Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread nuts and pumpkin seeds on a baking sheet in a single layer and toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through. Allow to cool before mixing.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine toasted nuts and seeds with mini pretzels, dried cranberries, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir gently but thoroughly. (About 3 minutes)
- Fill the mason jars: Using a spoon or funnel, pack the trail mix into mason jars, leaving about ½ inch of space at the top to prevent crushing the chocolate. (Approximately 5 minutes)
- Add the finishing touch: Seal jars with lids, then tie on a gift tag with twine or ribbon.
Notes
Toast nuts and seeds carefully to avoid burning. Add chocolate chips last to prevent melting. Store sealed jars in a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks. For longer storage, freeze jars without lids for up to 2 months. Customize ingredients to dietary needs or preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately ½ cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 3.5
- Protein: 6.5
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