BHA & BHT Free Classic Trail Mix
Packaged trail mix is one of those sneaky products loaded with synthetic preservatives that show up on labels as BHA or BHT — often tucked into the nuts, the dried fruit, or even the chocolate pieces. Making your own at home puts you completely in control of every ingredient that goes into the bowl. This version layers roasted peanuts, cashews, and almonds with sunflower seeds for a satisfying crunch, then balances the savory notes with sweet raisins, tangy dried cranberries, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The result is a mix that tastes far better than anything from a gas station rack, and you know exactly what's in it. Just stir everything together, fold in the M&Ms if you want a little extra color and sweetness, and portion it into snack bags or an airtight container for the week ahead. It's the kind of effortless, crowd-pleasing snack that works for road trips, lunchboxes, or an afternoon pick-me-up — no label-reading required.
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8 servings
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- ½ cup almonds
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup m&ms (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Add the peanuts, cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined.
- 2
Fold in the M&Ms, if using, until distributed throughout the mix.
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