Tennessee Road Trip Snack Mix 🚗🥜🍯
Fuel up with this crunchy, sweet, and nutty snack mix that’s perfect for long drives, hiking trails, or cozy movie nights! This Tennessee Road Trip Snack is loaded with toasted pecans, almonds, cashews, dried cranberries, and a hint of honey-cinnamon goodness. It’s road-tested and snack-lover approved!
Why You’ll Love This Snack Mix
✔ Crunchy & Sweet – Perfect blend of textures and flavors.
✔ Great for Travel – Stores well in jars or bags for on-the-go munching.
✔ Naturally Sweetened – Sweetened with honey and coconut oil.
✔ Customizable – Swap in your favorite nuts or dried fruit.
✔ Easy to Make – Simple, stir-and-bake recipe anyone can make!
Recipe Categories
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Cuisine: American
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Course: Snack
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Cooking Method: Baking
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Difficulty Level: Easy
Kitchen Equipment Needed
✅ Large mixing bowl
✅ Small saucepan
✅ Baking sheet
✅ Parchment paper (optional)
✅ Spatula or wooden spoon
✅ Measuring cups & spoons
Tennessee Road Trip Snack Mix Recipe
Ingredients
✅ 10 oz bag of pecans
✅ 10 oz bag of cashews
✅ 16 oz bag of almonds
✅ 6 oz bag of dried cranberries
✅ ½ cup honey
✅ 6 tablespoons coconut oil
✅ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✅ 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 275°F (135°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
Step 2: Heat the Syrup Mixture
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine honey and coconut oil. Stir until fully melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine pecans, almonds, cashews, and dried cranberries.
Step 4: Coat the Nuts
Pour the warm honey mixture over the nuts and fruit. Stir well until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5: Bake and Stir
Spread the mixture onto your baking sheet in a single layer.
Bake for 20–30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes for even toasting.
Tip: Remove at 20–25 minutes for a softer texture or bake closer to 30 minutes for more crunch.
Step 6: Cool and Store
Let the snack mix cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, break apart and store in an airtight container or zip bags.
Tips for Snack Mix Success
✔ Customize It – Add sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, or chocolate chips after baking.
✔ Use Raw Nuts – So they toast properly without burning.
✔ Mix While Cooling – To keep it from clumping into one big chunk.
✔ Store It Right – Keep in a sealed container at room temp for up to 2 weeks.
FAQs
1️⃣ Can I use maple syrup instead of honey?
Yes! Maple syrup adds a deeper caramel flavor and works just as well.
2️⃣ Is this snack gluten-free?
Yes! Just make sure your ingredients (especially the vanilla and dried cranberries) are certified gluten-free.
3️⃣ Can I make it ahead of time?
Absolutely! It stores well and can be prepped days in advance.
4️⃣ How do I make it more crunchy?
Bake closer to 30 minutes and let it cool completely on the tray before transferring to a container.
5️⃣ Can I use pre-roasted nuts?
Raw nuts are preferred so they don’t overcook. If using roasted, shorten bake time by 5–8 minutes
Tennessee Road Trip Snack Mix
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small saucepan
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 10 oz pecans
- 10 oz cashews
- 16 oz almonds
- 6 oz dried cranberries
- ½ cup honey
- 6 T coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1½ tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 275°F (135°C).
- In a saucepan, melt honey and coconut oil. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
- In a bowl, combine all nuts and cranberries.
- Pour honey mixture over and mix well.
- Spread on baking sheet and bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Let cool before storing in an airtight container.
Make your road trips tastier with this homemade Tennessee Snack Mix—a little sweet, a little salty, and totally addictive. Whether you’re cruising through the Smoky Mountains or chilling at home, it’s the perfect grab-and-go treat. 🍯🥜
📌 Tried it? Let us know your favorite nut combo in the comments below!