Chili-Lime Popcorn Trail Mix (Printable version)
Crunchy popcorn, nuts, and chili-lime seasoning create a vibrant, tangy snack ideal for sharing.
# What you need:
→ Trail Mix Components
01 - 6 cups air-popped popcorn
02 - 1 cup salted roasted almonds
03 - 1 cup salted roasted cashews
04 - 1 cup pretzel sticks
05 - 1 cup corn chips
→ Seasoning
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
09 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
10 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
12 - Zest of 1 lime
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine popcorn, almonds, cashews, pretzel sticks, and corn chips.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, lime juice, chili powder, cayenne, garlic powder, sea salt, and lime zest until fully blended.
03 - Drizzle chili-lime butter mixture over popcorn mixture. Gently toss with a spatula or large spoon until evenly coated.
04 - Allow trail mix to cool for 5 minutes, then serve in bowls or store in an airtight container.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Easily customizable with your favorite pantry nuts and seeds
- Bursting with zesty bold flavor that keeps you reaching for more
02 -
- Great source of fiber and healthy fats
- Naturally gluten free and vegan if you use maple syrup
03 -
- Zest the lime before you juice it for maximum aroma. A microplane works best here
- Do not skip the oven baking step as it locks the seasonings in place and gives extra crunch Stir halfway while baking so everything gets toasted but never scorched