
Trail mix sounds simple, but getting the balance of salty, sweet, and chewy just right is genuinely satisfying — and this version absolutely nails it. Three kinds of nuts plus sunflower seeds give you layers of crunch and healthy fats, while raisins and dried cranberries bring a fruity chew that keeps every handful interesting. The semi-sweet chocolate chips add just enough richness to make this feel like a treat rather than a health obligation. One thing worth noting: many store-bought trail mixes sneak in milk-based coatings or candy pieces that can be a problem, so making your own puts you fully in control of what goes in the bag. If you want to skip the M&Ms or swap them for a dairy-free chocolate alternative, the mix is completely delicious either way — the chocolate chips already do plenty of heavy lifting. Toss everything together in one bowl, portion it out, and you're done. It's the kind of no-cook recipe that disappears fast, so making a double batch is never a bad idea.
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Add the peanuts, cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips to a large mixing bowl and stir until evenly combined.
Fold in the M&Ms, if using, until distributed throughout the mix.
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