Ingredients
- 2 cups Pho'nomenal Jackfruit Chips
- ½ cup dried mango, roughly chopped
- ½ cup roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, toasted
- ¼ cup dried pineapple chunks
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- Pinch of flaky salt
The Only Trail Mix You Need This Summer
You're packing the cooler, grabbing the towels, and trying to figure out what to bring that won't melt, crush, or turn into a sad bag of crumbs by the time you get there.
Trail mix is the obvious answer. But most of them are either too sweet, too salty, loaded with allergens, or taste like they've been sitting in a warehouse since February.
This one's different. It's built around Pho'nomenal Jackfruit Chips — naturally sweet, crunchy, made from one ingredient — and it comes together in about five minutes. Beach bag approved.
Why Jackfruit Chips Belong in Your Trail Mix
Most trail mix gets its sweetness from dried fruit or chocolate and its crunch from nuts. Jackfruit chips do both at once.
They're made from ripened jackfruit — one ingredient, nothing added. Naturally sweet, light, and tropical without being candy-adjacent. They hold up in a bag all day without going soft, and they don't melt in the heat the way chocolate does.
They're also gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free — which makes this mix one of the more inclusive snacks you can bring to a group outing without anyone having to check the label twice.
How to Make it
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss gently.
- Taste and adjust.
- Transfer to a zip-top bag or airtight container.
- Store at room temperature for up to one week.
The Snack Prep Hack Nobody Talks About
Every week, one big batch of trail mix goes into a tupperware container and lives in the pantry. No portioning, no planning, no figuring out what to grab when a craving hits at 3pm. It's there. You reach for it. Done.
The goal isn't to prep for a specific outing — it's to make the good snack the easy snack. When the container is full and sitting at eye level in the pantry, it wins every time.
We change up the mix weekly depending on what's in the house. The jackfruit chips are always in there — they stay crunchy for days in an airtight container and make everything taste better.
Mix It Up — Summer Swap Ideas
For more sweetness: Dried strawberries or blueberries, freeze-dried banana chips, white chocolate chips
For more crunch: Rice crackers, roasted chickpeas, macadamia nuts
For a tropical lean: Dried papaya, toasted sesame seeds, lime zest
For a savory edge: Chili flakes or tajín, roasted corn nuts, smoked almonds
How to Pack It for a Full Day Out
Individual zip-top bags keep portions clean. A small insulated pouch keeps everything from getting too warm in direct sun. Pack the chips separately and mix on-site if you're going somewhere with a lot of movement — they stay crunchier that way.
More Ways to Snack With Jackfruit Chips This Summer
- Crushed over vanilla ice cream
- Scooped through fresh mango salsa
- Packed solo in a lunchbox or beach bag
- Crumbled over a summer salad in place of croutons
FAQ
What makes a good summer trail mix? One that holds up in heat, travels well, and balances sweet and crunchy without relying on chocolate or candy.
Are jackfruit chips good in trail mix? Yes — they add natural sweetness and crunch without added sugar, seed oils, or allergens. Gluten-free, nut-free, and dairy-free.
What are good allergen-free trail mix ingredients? Seeds (pumpkin, sunflower), dried fruit (mango, pineapple), coconut flakes, roasted chickpeas, and jackfruit chips.
How long does homemade trail mix last? Up to one week in an airtight container at room temperature.
What snacks are good for a beach day? Anything that doesn't melt, doesn't need refrigeration, and is easy to portion. Trail mix, jackfruit chips, dried fruit, and rice crackers all travel well.
