Capsaicin Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix
Crunchy, chewy, sweet, and just a little salty — this trail mix hits every snack craving without a single ingredient that could trigger capsaicin sensitivity. That might sound like a small thing until you realize how many store-bought trail mixes sneak in chili-dusted nuts, spicy seeds, or mystery seasoning blends that make label-reading feel like a full-time job. Here, the warmth comes entirely from cinnamon and a drizzle of maple syrup, which coat the walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds in a lightly sweet, toasty glaze that's genuinely hard to stop eating. Tart dried cranberries and rich dark chocolate chips round out the mix with bursts of flavor in every handful. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with no baking required, making it one of the easiest snacks you can prep ahead. Store it in an airtight container and you've got a reliable, grab-and-go option ready for the next two weeks.
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8 servings
- 1 ½ cups walnut halves
- ¾ cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup sunflower seeds
- ¾ cup dried cranberries (no added apple juice or high-fructose corn syrup; sweetened with sugar or pineapple juice)
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips (70% cacao or higher)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine salt
Instructions
- 1
Add the walnut halves, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds to a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Drizzle the maple syrup over the nuts and seeds, then sprinkle in the cinnamon and salt. Toss until every piece is evenly coated.
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