Turmeric Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix
Crunchy, chewy, and just sweet enough, this trail mix hits every texture you want in a satisfying snack. Walnuts and two kinds of seeds give it a hearty, nutty base, while tart dried cranberries and rich dark chocolate chips add contrast that keeps you reaching back in for another handful. A drizzle of maple syrup and a pinch of cinnamon tie everything together with a warm, lightly caramelized coating that makes this feel way more intentional than your average grab-bag mix. For anyone avoiding turmeric, packaged snack mixes and trail blends can be surprisingly tricky — spice blends and "natural flavors" sometimes sneak it in. Every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify, so you know exactly what you're eating. The dried cranberries call for no apple juice or high-fructose corn syrup, which is a nice reminder that even the small details matter when you're being mindful about what goes into your food. Toss it all together, portion it out, and you've got a snack that stores well at room temperature for up to two weeks — perfect for lunchboxes, road trips, or the desk drawer you raid at 3 p.m.
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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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