BHA & BHT Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix

Trail mix sounds simple until you start reading labels — most store-bought versions are loaded with preservatives like BHA and BHT to extend shelf life, making them a minefield for anyone avoiding those additives. This homemade version sidesteps all of that by using whole, recognizable ingredients you can verify yourself. Walnut halves, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds get tossed with a drizzle of maple syrup, warm cinnamon, and a pinch of salt for a lightly sweet, nutty base that tastes far better than anything from a foil pouch. The dried cranberries bring a bright, chewy tartness — just look for a variety sweetened with sugar or pineapple juice rather than one with additives sneaking in through the fine print. A handful of high-cacao dark chocolate chips rounds everything out with a rich, slightly bitter depth that makes this feel like a treat rather than a compromise. It stores well in an airtight container at room temperature, so you can make a batch ahead and grab a portion whenever hunger hits. Clean ingredients, bold flavor, and zero label anxiety — this one earns a permanent spot in your snack rotation.

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