Most "on-the-go" snacks are really just a bar you grab at the store — this is the version you portion out yourself on a Sunday, so the whole week is already handled by Monday morning.
Roasted chickpeas do most of the protein work here, backed up by almonds and pumpkin seeds, with dried cranberries and dark chocolate keeping it from tasting like a health food.
Portion it into packs the same day you make it, not after it's been sitting loose in a bag — pre-portioned packs are the entire point, since the whole appeal is grabbing one without measuring anything on a rushed morning.
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Mix roasted chickpeas, almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips in a large bowl.
Divide evenly between 6 small jars or resealable bags — about 2/3 cup per pack.
Keep packs in the pantry or fridge. Grab one on the way out the door — no prep needed day-of.
Roasted chickpeas add crunch and about 6g of protein per half cup — plain canned chickpeas are soft and don't work in a dry trail mix.
Up to 2 weeks at room temperature in a sealed container, since everything in the mix is already dry or roasted.
Yes — walnuts, cashews, or dried apricots all work as substitutes without changing the ratios.
Swap the almonds for extra pumpkin seeds or roasted chickpeas to keep it nut-free while keeping the protein content similar.