Breastfeeding Friendly Gluten Free Maple Pecan Trail Mix

Snacking while nursing can feel like a full-time job, and this toasted trail mix is exactly the kind of grab-and-go fuel that makes those long feeding sessions a little more manageable. Pecans bring healthy fats, pumpkin seeds add a solid hit of zinc and magnesium, and gluten free oats round everything out with slow-burning energy — all ingredients that work hard for a breastfeeding body. The whole thing gets tossed in pure maple syrup and coconut oil before hitting the oven, so the sweetness is clean and simple with nothing artificial hiding in the mix. Dried cranberries stir in after baking for a chewy, tart contrast, and if you want a little chocolate moment, dairy-free chips make it feel genuinely indulgent. It bakes up in one pan and stores beautifully in an airtight container, so you can make a batch at the start of the week and have something nourishing ready whenever hunger strikes between feeds. The maple coating toasts into light, crunchy clusters that are honestly hard to stop eating — which, when you're running on interrupted sleep and burning extra calories, is exactly the point.

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