Peanut Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix

Total time10 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time0 min

5.0

(23)

Crunchy, chewy, sweet, and just a little salty — this trail mix hits every snack craving in a single handful. Walnuts bring that satisfying richness, while pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds add serious crunch and staying power. A drizzle of maple syrup and a dusting of cinnamon tie everything together with a warm, lightly caramelized coating that makes this feel way more intentional than your average grab-and-go mix. Tart dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips round it out with bursts of flavor in every bite. Store-bought trail mixes can be a minefield when it comes to shared equipment and "may contain" warnings, but making your own at home puts you in complete control of every ingredient. The cranberries here are specifically chosen without apple juice or high-fructose corn syrup, and the dark chocolate is a high-cacao variety — small details that make a real difference in both quality and peace of mind. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required, and it keeps at room temperature for up to two weeks, making it a genuinely useful recipe to have in your rotation.

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Ingredients

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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