MSG Free Cinnamon Pecan Trail Mix
Warm spices, toasty nuts, and a gentle sweetness from real maple syrup — this is the kind of snack that disappears fast. Pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds get tossed with coconut oil, cinnamon, and a hint of ginger before hitting the oven, filling your kitchen with an aroma that's almost unfair. Store-bought trail mixes and seasoning blends are notorious hiding spots for flavor enhancers and additives, but every single ingredient here is whole and straightforward — nothing processed, nothing suspicious on the label. The maple syrup does double duty as both sweetener and the glue that helps everything caramelize into satisfying little clusters as it cools. Letting the mix rest undisturbed on the pan after baking is the small but crucial step that gives you that addictive crunch. Stir in dried cranberries at the end for a pop of tartness that plays beautifully against the warm spice. Pack it into an airtight container and you've got a genuinely clean, craveable snack ready to grab all week long.
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8 servings
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup raw sunflower seeds
- ½ cup gluten free rolled oats
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine salt
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup dried cranberries, unsweetened or lightly sweetened (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the pecan halves, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and rolled oats.
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