Artificial Food Coloring Free Classic Trail Mix

Trail mix sounds simple, but the store-bought versions are often loaded with artificially dyed candies, coated pieces, and mystery "color added" dried fruits that make label-reading a real chore. This version keeps things refreshingly straightforward — roasted peanuts, cashews, and almonds bring satisfying crunch and protein, while raisins and dried cranberries add natural sweetness and chew. Semi-sweet chocolate chips round out the mix with rich, mellow chocolate flavor that doesn't rely on any synthetic dyes to look appealing. The optional M&Ms are called out separately in the recipe, so you stay in complete control of whether they go in — making it easy to keep the whole batch free of artificial coloring if that's your priority. Everything comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required, which means this is as low-effort as snack prep gets. Portion it into individual bags and you've got a grab-and-go snack that works for lunchboxes, road trips, or afternoon cravings all week long.

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