Keto Trail Mix
A crunchy, no-cook keto trail mix of toasted almonds, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, and sugar-free chocolate chips. At just 3.4g net carbs per 1/4-cup serving and ready in about 15 minutes, it's the grab-and-go snack that keeps you in ketosis.
Head of Nutrition · June 17, 2026
Nutrition per serving
Per serving · makes 16. Values are estimates; brands vary.
This keto trail mix is the grab-and-go snack that travels well and keeps you out of the vending machine. Toasted nuts, seeds, and coconut get a warm hit of cinnamon and vanilla, then sugar-free chocolate chips fold in for a treat that's just 3.4g net carbs per handful.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw pecan halves
- 1 cup raw walnut halves
- 3/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp granulated monk fruit / erythritol blend
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the almonds, pecans, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds in a single layer.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the melted coconut oil, monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon, sea salt, and vanilla. Drizzle over the nuts and seeds and toss with your hands until evenly coated.
- 3
Toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the nuts are fragrant and lightly golden. Watch closely near the end — they burn quickly.
- 4
Add the coconut flakes to the pan for the final 2 minutes of toasting, just until they turn pale gold. Remove the sheet and let everything cool completely on the pan, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Once fully cooled (so the chocolate won't melt), tip the mix into a large bowl and stir in the sugar-free chocolate chips. Transfer to an airtight jar or portion into snack bags.
Tips & notes
- Cooling is the most important step — adding chocolate chips to warm nuts will melt them into a clumpy mess. Make sure the mix is at room temperature first.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months. Pre-portion into 1/4-cup snack bags for easy on-the-go servings.
- Swap in macadamia nuts, hazelnuts, or sunflower seeds based on what you have. Keep total volume similar and the macros stay close. Avoid cashews and dried fruit, which spike the carb count.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many carbs are in keto trail mix?
- Each 1/4-cup serving has just 3.4g net carbs (6.4g total carbs minus 3.0g fiber), 218 calories, 5.5g protein, and 20.0g fat. This recipe makes about 16 servings, so a handful fits easily within a keto macro budget.
- What makes this trail mix keto-friendly?
- It skips the usual carb bombs — dried fruit, cashews, candy, and granola — and leans on high-fat, low-carb nuts and seeds plus sugar-free chocolate. The fiber and healthy fats keep net carbs low and help you stay full between meals.
- Can I make this trail mix without an oven?
- Yes. Use raw or store-bought roasted (unsalted, unsweetened) nuts and seeds, skip the toasting step, and simply toss everything with the cinnamon, sweetener, and salt before stirring in the chocolate chips. Toasting just deepens the flavor.
