This Tropical Trail Mix is salty, sweet, and packed with Sunsweet tropical flavors — a perfect on-the-go snack!
Utah is still buried in snow, but my mind is on sunshine and summer flavors. While I wait for warmer weather, I’m transporting myself with this Tropical Trail Mix. It’s an easy snack that tastes like a mini tropical getaway — salty, sweet, crunchy, and fruity all at once.
The star of this mix is the Sunsweet Pacific Tropicals line. These dried fruits come from regions with ideal growing conditions, so they’re especially succulent and flavorful. The two new varieties — Thai Coconut Chips and Philippine Green Mango — are delightful. The Thai Coconut Chips are crunchy with a hint of vanilla sweetness; I keep reaching for them. The Philippine Green Mango has a bright tang because it’s picked early in the ripening process, giving it a lively, sweet-tart bite.
Also included in my mix are the Philippine Mango and Philippine Pineapple. The Philippine Mango is thick, soft, and intensely sweet — a specialty of Marabella island where even locals praise them. My husband’s favorite is the Philippine Mango. The Philippine Pineapple comes in generous, tender chunks with an outstanding dried-fruit quality that elevates the whole mix.
To build the trail mix, I simply cut the mango and pineapple into bite-sized pieces to match the size of the coconut chips and nuts. Then I added a lightly salted nut mix — macadamias, almonds, and cashews — and a handful of semi‑sweet chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence. The result is balanced and satisfying: fruity sweetness, crunchy nuts, a hint of salt, and a little chocolate.
Portion the mix into 1/4 cup servings for easy grab-and-go snacks. A small bag will curb cravings, provide quick energy, and instantly lift your mood with tropical flavor.
Tropical Trail Mix
Ingredients
- Sunsweet Pacific Tropicals Thai Coconut
- Sunsweet Pacific Tropicals Philippine Green Mango
- Sunsweet Pacific Tropicals Philippine Mango
- Sunsweet Pacific Tropicals Philippine Pineapple
- Lightly salted macadamia nuts, almonds, and cashews (or a mixed nut blend)
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Using scissors or a knife and cutting board, cut the Sunsweet Philippine Mango and Philippine Pineapple into smaller pieces to match the size of the Thai Coconut chips and nuts.
- Add the mixed nuts and chocolate chips. Toss until the fruit, nuts, and chocolate are evenly combined.
- Portion into 1/4 cup servings and seal in snack-size bags for an easy, portable treat.
Notes
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