Almond Free Maple Oat Trail Mix

Trail mix sounds simple until you start reading labels and realize how many store-bought bags are packed with almonds or processed on shared equipment. This version skips them entirely, leaning on walnuts and raw pumpkin seeds for that satisfying crunch and a solid hit of healthy fats. Pure maple syrup and coconut oil do the heavy lifting in the flavor department, coating every oat and seed in a glossy, lightly spiced glaze that toasts up beautifully in the oven. The cinnamon and salt balance keeps things from tipping too sweet, and the dried cranberries stirred in at the end add a chewy, tart contrast that makes each handful genuinely interesting. If you want a little indulgence, the optional dairy-free chocolate chips melt just enough against the warm mix to feel like a treat. The trick to getting that perfect crisp cluster texture is letting the pan cool completely undisturbed — patience pays off here. Bag it up for road trips, desk snacking, or a quick breakfast topping, and you'll wonder why you ever bought the packaged stuff.

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