Black Pepper Free Cinnamon Pecan Trail Mix

Warm cinnamon, toasty pecans, and a hint of ginger make this baked trail mix smell absolutely incredible as it comes out of the oven. It's the kind of snack that disappears fast — sweet enough to feel like a treat, but wholesome enough to grab by the handful before a hike or a long afternoon. Many store-bought trail mixes and seasoning blends sneak in black pepper or spice blends that contain it, so making your own means you control every single ingredient from start to finish. The combination of pecan halves, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds gives you a satisfying crunch and a nice mix of textures, while maple syrup and coconut oil bind everything together into those irresistible little clusters. Baking low and slow at 325°F lets the oats toast gently and the nuts turn golden without burning — just keep an eye on things in those last few minutes since the maple syrup moves fast. Letting it cool undisturbed on the pan is the secret to getting that perfect crisp, and the optional dried cranberries stirred in at the end add a chewy, tart contrast that really rounds out every bite. Store it in an airtight container and you've got a snack-ready batch that holds up beautifully all week long.

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