Xanthan Gum Free Cranberry Walnut Trail Mix

Trail mix sounds simple until you start reading labels — thickeners and stabilizers have a way of sneaking into dried fruits, flavored nuts, and even chocolate chips. This version sidesteps all of that by leaning on whole, recognizable ingredients that need no binding agents whatsoever. Walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds get tossed in maple syrup with a hit of cinnamon and salt, creating a lightly sweet, warmly spiced coating that holds everything together naturally. Dried cranberries — sweetened with sugar or pineapple juice rather than additives — add a bright, chewy contrast, while dark chocolate chips bring a rich, slightly bitter depth that keeps the whole thing from tasting like a kids' snack. The no-bake assembly takes just minutes, and the finished mix stores at room temperature for up to two weeks, making it ideal for meal prep, road trips, or keeping a stash at your desk. It's the kind of snack that genuinely satisfies — crunchy, chewy, sweet, and salty all at once — without a single ingredient you'd need to second-guess.

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