Artificial Flavors Free Maple Oat Trail Mix

Trail mix sounds simple until you start reading labels — artificial flavors hide in everything from flavored nuts to "natural" chocolate chips, making store-bought bags a minefield. This version keeps things genuinely clean by leaning on pure maple syrup, coconut oil, and ground cinnamon to build real, warm flavor without any synthetic shortcuts. The oats and pumpkin seeds toast up beautifully in the oven, and the maple syrup caramelizes just enough to give every cluster that satisfying crunch you want from a good trail mix. Walnuts add richness and a little heft, while unsweetened dried cranberries bring a bright, tart pop that balances the sweetness naturally. The key move is letting the pan cool completely undisturbed — that's what turns the soft, just-baked mixture into crispy, snackable clusters. Optional dairy-free chocolate chips make it feel indulgent without introducing anything you didn't put there yourself. It's the kind of snack you'll want to keep in a jar on the counter and grab by the handful all week.

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