MSG Free Classic Trail Mix
Packaged snack mixes are one of those sneaky places where flavor enhancers and additives can hide in plain sight, making label-reading feel like a part-time job. This homemade version keeps things refreshingly straightforward — just nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and a little chocolate, all tossed together in one bowl. The combination of roasted peanuts, cashews, and almonds delivers satisfying crunch and protein, while raisins and dried cranberries bring a natural sweetness that balances everything out beautifully. A handful of semi-sweet chocolate chips (and M&Ms if you're feeling fun) makes this feel like a treat rather than a compromise. Because you're building it yourself from whole, recognizable ingredients, you stay in complete control of what goes in — no mystery seasonings, no unnecessary additives. Store it in an airtight container or portion it into snack bags for an easy grab-and-go option that works for road trips, hikes, school lunches, or just an afternoon pick-me-up.
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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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