Nitrate & Nitrite Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix
Trail mix sounds simple until you start reading labels — dried fruit and chocolate chips are surprisingly common hiding spots for unwanted additives. This version keeps things clean by calling for dried cranberries sweetened with sugar or pineapple juice only, and dark chocolate chips with 70% cacao or higher, so you know exactly what you're getting in every handful. Walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds bring satisfying crunch and richness, while a drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon tie everything together with just enough warmth and sweetness. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required — just toss, coat, and you're done. It stores well in an airtight container for up to two weeks, making it an ideal make-ahead snack for busy days, road trips, or lunchboxes. Portioned into roughly a third of a cup per serving, it's easy to grab and go without overthinking it.
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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 juice 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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