Emulsifier Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix
Crunchy, chewy, and just sweet enough, this trail mix hits every snack craving without a single additive you'd need to second-guess. Emulsifiers hide in a surprising number of packaged snacks — from chocolate chips to dried fruit — so building your own mix from scratch is genuinely the smartest move. The dried cranberries here are specifically chosen without apple juice or high-fructose corn syrup, and the dark chocolate chips clock in at 70% cacao or higher, which keeps the ingredient list clean and short. A drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon bind everything together with warm, natural sweetness that no store-bought bag can really replicate. Walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds bring satisfying crunch and staying power, so this is the kind of snack that actually keeps you full. It comes together in one bowl with no baking required, and it stores at room temperature for up to two weeks — making it perfect for meal prep, road trips, or keeping a stash at your desk.
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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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