Homemade Trail Mix for Weight Gain
A calorie-dense mix of roasted nuts, dried fruit, pumpkin seeds, and dark chocolate chunks you can portion out for snacking all week.
This no-cook trail mix comes together in one bowl and keeps well in a jar on the counter, making it one of the easiest ways to add extra calories between meals without much planning.
Almonds, cashews, and walnuts bring healthy fats and plant protein, while dried cranberries and apricots add natural sweetness and chew. Because this recipe is built around weight gain, it leans on calorie-dense, nutrient-rich foods rather than empty sugar — the dark chocolate and shredded coconut round out the richness, and the pumpkin seeds add a satisfying crunch along with extra protein.
Keep a scoop in your bag or on your desk; a handful alongside meals is an easy way many people work toward a calorie surplus when weight gain is the goal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds — raw or roasted
- 1 cup cashews — raw or roasted
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dried cranberries — or raisins
- 1 cup dried apricots — chopped
- 1 cup pumpkin seeds — pepitas
- 1 cup dark chocolate chunks — 70% cocoa or higher
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut — unsweetened
Instructions
- 1In a large mixing bowl, combine almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and shredded coconut.
- 2Add dried cranberries, dried apricots, and dark chocolate chunks.
- 3Mix until evenly combined.
- 4Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.