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Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients!

Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients!

Confession time: I have a love/hate relationship with exercising. And I’ve totally been slacking on working out lately. And by lately, I mean for the past year. You see, I don’t really enjoy working  out. I don’t get that runner’s high or those endorphins that make you happy. Nope, exercising does none of that for me.

However, once I’m actually in the process of running on the treadmill or using the weight machines, I trick myself into thinking I should do this every day. For that hour of exercising, I enjoy myself and feel good that I’m helping my body get stronger. And once I get into a routine of going to the gym several times a week,  it’s hard for me to skip a day.

 Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients!

So I’m starting to make an effort to go to the gym more often. No more excuses and no more being lazy. That’s the pep talk that I give myself, because once I’m done with my workout, I feel amazing. And since the hubster works out at least 3-4 times a week, he can motivate me when I need it (which is pretty much all the time).

In an effort to reward myself for working out, I whipped up a batch of this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix. Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients. It’s easy to grab ‘n go or to savor when you need an afternoon snack.

If you love sriracha sauce, then you’ll love these Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds. It’s the perfect mix of a bold and spicy flavor, which makes these almonds irresistible. And it also makes the best addition to this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix. A little spice goes a long way with a little something sweet!

 Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients!

Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients.

This Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix is the perfect option for when you want a quick post-workout snack or just a little afternoon pick-me-up. It’s very versatile, too, so feel free to add in whatever ingredients that suits your taste buds.  The Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds provide the perfect amount of spice, while the cranberries and white chocolate provide a touch of sweetness. Combine that with some hearty granola and pretzels, and you have a crunchy and delicious treat just waiting to be devoured.

And because this treat takes just minutes to whip up, you can be munching on this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix in no time. Take it to go in individual containers or scoop it up in a bowl to snack on. One bite and you’ll be craving this sweet and spicy mix all day long!

Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients! 

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Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix

Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients!

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds
  • 2 cups granola
  • 3 cups pretzels
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips.
  2. Lightly stir to combine.
  3. Serve immediately or store in a covered container until ready to eat.
  4. Enjoy!
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Filled with Sriracha Blue Diamond Almonds, crunchy granola, pretzels, dried cranberries, and white chocolate, this Sweet and Spicy Trail Mix has the perfect combination of sweet and spicy ingredients!

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  3. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    I've been slacking on my workouts lately too since we've been spending more time outside. Love this sweet and spicy trail mix, Gayle! It's looks delicious and makes the perfect rewarding snack for after a workout! Mmm those sriracha almonds are so so good!
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  4. Mir says

    So if you feel satisfied while you're exercising or that you want to do it again, that's your body's way of getting those happy feelings going. Everyone responds differently. I used to think I hated exercising because of the way I felt during. But after is great So, see? All different. I need to get these sriracha almonds, stat! I love the mix, too. Trail mixes are always amazing, but yours is better than most!
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    • Gayle says

      Yep I agree, Mir! Everyone is different. I just need to get into the routine and stick with it! :)) Thanks for the trail mix love, friend!
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  5. Harriet Emily says

    Trail mix is my favourite - I do find it a bit addictive though, it's always filled with so many yummy ingredients that make me want to keep eating it! I love this trail mix recipe, Gayle, and I can definitely see myself getting addicted to it! Love all of the ingredients - especially the sriracha almonds, what a nice twist on trail mix!
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    • Gayle says

      Thanks for the kind words, Harriet Emily! And I agree, I also get addicted to trail mix because it's so hard to stop eating the variety of goodies in there!
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  6. Catherine says

    I absolutely love the new Sriracha almonds...this sweet and spicy trail mix is right up my alley. I'd bee snacking on this all day long! Looks great. xo, Catherine
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  7. Laura says

    This looks so easy to make Gayle, loving the white chocolate chips in here. Perfect for our hike this week to the Eternal Flame, an actual flame that never goes out under a cavern near where I live, a fun touristy attraction close to home. Great how you satisfy both our sweet and salty cravings at once!
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    • Gayle says

      Your hike sounds like it will be a blast, Laura! And yes, this trail mix would be perfect to satisfy those snack cravings. Thanks for the kind words!
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  8. Erin @ Miss Scrambled Egg says

    Gayle - You go girl! Getting back to the gym or into a workout routine is the hardest part. I know you can do it especially with incentives like this trail mix at the end of your exercise. I used to hate exercising, but it's become a kind of therapy for me over the years. It helps to dull all of those thoughts and feelings that bottle up throughout the day. Good luck! :) I need to try these sriracha almonds. I've tried the Nature Box Sriracha Cashews and they were so yummy.
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    • Gayle says

      Thanks so much for the motivation, Erin! I really hope I get to the point where it's sort of therapeutic for me, too. I do feel good once I'm working out, so hopefully that will be a good stress reliever!
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  10. Nadia says

    Trail mix is such a good snack but shop bought can be full of sugar and salt so making your own is so much better! I love the mixture of sweet and salty flavours :) x
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    • Gayle says

      Thank you, Nadia! I agree, I like making my own mix because then you can control exactly what goes into it!
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  12. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    Oh, I hear you, Gayle. I hate exercising and I was just thinking last night that I will join the gym by my office and start swimming during the day. This trail mix would be the perfect reward! I'm loving all the new flavors that Diamond is coming up with too!
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  18. marcie says

    I've always exercised, but after my kids were born I really made it a habit and I don't feel right if I don't exercise! Eating healthy snacks afterward is huge, and this would be a perfect one. I love the sweet and spicy combination, so this would be addicting for me!
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  23. Sues says

    I need to try those Sriracha Almonds and this looks like the perfect way to do so! I'm the same way about working out... Once I'm in a routine I'm OK, but I haven't been in a routine in a while...
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  28. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    I hear ya. I have been trying to get my butt in gear this month while the hubs is at home (and the 3 year old is outside with him all day) -- bring on the Jillian Michaels! This would be perfect fuel for a work out!
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    • Gayle says

      I need to try Jillian Michaels! The gym just isn't calling my name! :) Thanks for the kind words, Ashley!
      Reply

  31. Izzy says

    Hahaha, I am to exact same way! It has been over a year since I've exercised regularly and it is so hard to get back into it! I was just trying to convince myself to do an exercise video! But I think I'd rather just watch tv and snack on this trail mix! Those almonds sound so good!
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    • Gayle says

      Haha thanks, Izzy! At least this snack is on the healthier side so that we don't feel too guilty about not working out! :)
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  33. Danielle says

    I feel the exact same way about working out, but it is a good feeling once you're finished and you feel accomplished. It's also motivation to eat this trail mix, this looks delicious! Love the sweet and spicy combination!
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    • Gayle says

      Thanks, Danielle! Yes, once I actually get in a routine, it makes it much easier to work out...now I just need to work on getting to the gym! :)
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  36. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    Yum! I love the sweet and spicy combo here. And Sriracha - yes please - I am a huge fan! I am the same way with working out...ugh. Seth and I have started going after he gets off work, which almost makes it harder because I have to think about it all day rather than just knocking it out in the morning!
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    • Gayle says

      Night workouts are the worst! I agree, I would much rather do it in the mornings, too. Thanks for the kind words, Annie!
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  38. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    I'm with you Gayle, I don't care to work out either, but once I do it I feel so much better. For me, I just get lazy. This trail mix sounds amazing and I am loving that you made it sweet and spicy. Yum! Totally trying this after my next workout! Pinned! :)
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  41. Ashley says

    Once I fall out of the routine with working out, it can be sooo hard to get back into it! You can do it!! :) Love this trail mix - I am alll about anything sweet and savory, even better if it's spicy!
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  42. Michelle { A Latte Food } says

    Hahaha, me too! Whenever I do start exercising, I always think, "yeah, this is great!" And then the next day comes, and I'm pretty much over it. This trail mix looks awesome! I don't think I'll be getting over this recipe anytime soon! :-)
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    • Gayle says

      Yes! I really wish I would magically get some workout motivation overnight! :) Thanks for the trail mix love, Michelle!
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  43. Renee@Two in the Kitchen says

    So funny reading your first line about an aversion to excercise while I am currently on the computer to avoid the fact that I SHOULD be on the treadmill right now. ;) This trail mix on the other hand, I would have no aversion to! It looks fantastic! :)
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  44. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    Agh, I HATE working out with a passion. I just have never been able to get into it. But my husband loves it and so I go with him 5 days a week and pretend like I know what I am doing. Good for you for getting back to it....I am still waiting for that amazing feeling you speak of (I just have sore legs for now!) This trail mix looks like the perfect after gym snack! Pinned!
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    • Gayle says

      My husband is the same way! He goes at least 4 times a week, so now I just need the motivation to go with him! Thanks for the kind words and pin, Mariah!
      Reply

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