Rice Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix
Trail mix sounds simple until you realize how many store-bought versions sneak in rice crisps, rice flour coatings, or puffed rice for filler — making them a minefield if you're avoiding that grain. This version keeps things clean and intentional, built entirely around walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips. A drizzle of maple syrup with cinnamon and a pinch of salt ties everything together into a mix that tastes genuinely craveable rather than like an afterthought snack. The tart chew of the cranberries against the rich, slightly bitter chocolate chips is a combination that's hard to stop eating. It comes together in one bowl with no baking required — just toss, coat, and you're done. Stored in an airtight container, it keeps for up to two weeks, making it a brilliant option for meal prep, road trips, or keeping a stash at your desk for the afternoon slump.
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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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