
This sweet-and-salty trail mix is the kind of snack that disappears fast — toasted pecans, golden oats, and crunchy pumpkin seeds all pulled together with a glossy maple-coconut glaze and a whisper of cinnamon. The oven does most of the heavy lifting, and the result is a deeply fragrant, cluster-style mix that tastes far more indulgent than anything you'd grab off a store shelf. Packaged trail mixes are notorious for sneaking in peanuts, soy-based coatings, or legume-derived fillers, so making your own from scratch means you know exactly what's in every handful. Every ingredient here — from the raw pecan halves to the pumpkin seeds to the pure maple syrup — is naturally free of beans, lentils, and peanuts, no substitutions required. The dried cranberries add a bright, chewy contrast to the toasty base, and if you're feeling it, a handful of dairy-free chocolate chips takes the whole thing somewhere close to dessert territory. Let it cool completely before breaking it up, and those satisfying little clusters will hold together beautifully. Portion it into bags for on-the-go snacking or keep a jar on the counter — either way, it won't last long.
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the maple syrup and coconut oil, stirring until the coconut oil is fully melted and the mixture is smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from heat.
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