Emulsifier Free Classic Trail Mix
Store-bought trail mixes are notorious for sneaking in additives, stabilizers, and emulsifiers that have no business being in a simple handful of nuts and fruit. This homemade version keeps things refreshingly straightforward — just real ingredients tossed together in a bowl, nothing more. You get the satisfying crunch of peanuts, cashews, and almonds alongside chewy raisins and cranberries, with semi-sweet chocolate chips adding just the right hit of sweetness. The whole thing comes together in minutes with zero cooking required, making it one of the easiest snacks you can prep ahead. Portion it into individual bags and you've got grab-and-go fuel ready for hikes, road trips, school lunches, or late-afternoon desk cravings. Because you're building it from scratch, you stay in complete control of every single ingredient that goes into the mix.
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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)
Can be omittedm&ms
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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