# Homemade Pumpkin Trail Mixes This Delicious Festive Fall Snack is Perfect to Keep on Hand By M | Published 2015-10-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-trail-mix References: [brit.co](http://www.brit.co/pumpkin-spiced-almonds/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pumpkin-spiced-almonds) & [brit.co](http://www.brit.co) Having snacks on hand can make your workday so much more enjoyable especially if they're nutritious, filling and made by hand such as these DIY pumpkin trail mixes. The snack contains a variety of salty and sweet treats that are perfect for curbing hunger when you can't get away from your desk. The best thing about homemade trail mixes is that you can customize them to suit your taste preferences. This festive autumnal recipe instructs foodies how to make their own pumpkin spiced candy coated almonds using water, brown sugar, egg whites and salt. The flavorful almonds can be tossed in with salty pretzels, cranberries and dark chocolate and kept in portioned bags for hungry moments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Customized Trail Mixes:** The trend of customized trail mixes allows consumers to create personalized snack options tailored to their taste preferences. - **DIY Snacks:** The trend of DIY snacks empowers individuals to make their own nutritious and delicious snacks, providing a sense of accomplishment and control over ingredients. - **Festive Fall Treats:** The trend of festive fall treats offers seasonal flavors and ingredients that add excitement and variety to snack options during autumn. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the food and beverage industry include creating customizable snack options and providing DIY snack kits for consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the health and wellness industry include developing personalized nutrition solutions and offering DIY snack recipes and tutorials. - **Seasonal and Holiday Products:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in the seasonal and holiday products industry include introducing unique and customizable snacks that cater to specific festive themes and flavors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-trail-mixes.md) - [Wholesome Ingredient Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hike-snacks-trail-mix.md) - [Fall Health Food Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-snack-bar.md) - [Cafe-Style Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kars-x-dunkin.md) - [Maple-Spiced Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maple-spiced-nut-mix.md) - [Sustainable Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shar.md) - [Purposeful Pumpkin Spice Popcorns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/purposeful-popcorn-snacks.md) - [Pickle-Infused Trail Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pickle-inspired-snack.md) - [Nutrient-Dense Snack Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/second-nature-snacks-smart-mix.md)