AIP Friendly Banana Tropical Trail Mix
Snacking on an elimination-style protocol can feel like the most restrictive part of the whole journey, especially when most packaged trail mixes are loaded with nuts, seeds, and additives that don't make the cut. This version leans into tropical fruit and tiger nuts — a tuber that mimics the satisfying crunch of a nut without actually being one — so you get that grab-and-go energy without the compromise. Toasting the coconut flakes low and slow in the oven brings out a deep, nutty fragrance that makes the whole mix smell incredible before you've even added anything else. A quick drizzle of melted coconut oil and honey, warmed with Ceylon cinnamon and ginger, ties everything together into a lightly sweet, gently spiced coating that sets as it cools. Dried mango, pineapple, banana chips, and blueberries add chewy, bright bursts of flavor in every handful. The whole thing comes together in about 20 minutes and makes 6 servings, so it's easy to batch at the start of the week and stash in an airtight container for whenever hunger strikes.
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6 servings
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup tiger nuts, roughly chopped
- ½ cup dried mango, cut into small pieces
- ½ cup dried pineapple, cut into small pieces
- ⅓ cup dried banana chips
- ¼ cup dried blueberries
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/2 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Spread the coconut flakes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 4–5 minutes, watching closely, until the edges are lightly golden and fragrant. Transfer immediately to a large mixing bowl to stop the cooking.
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