A no-cook trail mix of almonds, walnuts, cashews, pumpkin seeds, raisins and dark chocolate, with no added salt and very little sugar. Five minutes to mix (20 if you toast the nuts), and the 40g portion size is the part that matters.
Snack
5
Makes 10 portions of 40g

A 40g portion has about 230 calories, 7g of protein and 18g of fat, most of it unsaturated fat from the nuts and seeds. That is a lot of energy in a small amount, which is exactly why the recipe divides it into portions rather than leaving a big bowl out.
Nuts and heart health. In the US, the FDA allows a qualified health claim that eating about 1.5oz (42g) of most nuts a day, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A 40g portion of this mix contains about 22g of nuts, roughly half that amount. Walnuts also provide plant omega-3 fat.
Low in sugar, no added salt. Shop-bought trail mixes often include sweetened dried fruit, chocolate-coated pieces, yogurt drops or salted nuts. Here the sweetness comes from a small amount of raisins and dark chocolate: about 5g of sugar a portion, roughly three-quarters of it from the raisins and the rest from the chocolate.
Why it is tagged for blood sugar. With about 9g of carbohydrate a portion and plenty of fat, protein and fibre, it is a snack that is unlikely to cause a sharp rise in blood sugar, unlike crisps (chips), biscuits (cookies) or a cereal bar.
Allergens. Contains tree nuts and may contain milk from the chocolate; swap the nuts for extra pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for a nut-free mix. For a baked snack with similar ingredients, try the low-sugar granola with nuts and seeds.
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