Sesame Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix
Trail mix sounds simple until you start reading labels — sesame shows up in unexpected places, from flavored nuts to certain chocolate coatings, making store-bought blends a gamble. This homemade version puts you fully in control, built from straightforward ingredients with no hidden surprises. Walnut halves bring rich, buttery depth, while pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds add satisfying crunch and a boost of plant-based goodness. A drizzle of maple syrup with cinnamon and a pinch of salt ties everything together with a lightly sweet, warmly spiced coating that makes these feel anything but basic. Tart dried cranberries and dark chocolate chips round out the mix with pops of fruity brightness and just enough indulgence to keep snack time exciting. It comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required, and it keeps at room temperature for up to two weeks — making it ideal for meal prep, road trips, or keeping a stash at your desk. Once you try a homemade batch this good, it's hard to go back to anything pre-packaged.
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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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