Artificial Food Coloring Free Maple Oat Trail Mix

Trail mix sounds simple until you start reading labels — artificial dyes hide in dried fruit coatings, candy-coated chocolates, and even some flavored nuts. This version keeps everything clean by leaning on whole, recognizable ingredients: gluten free oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, and pure maple syrup that does all the sweetening without any synthetic shortcuts. The coconut oil and cinnamon help everything toast up beautifully in the oven, and that low-and-slow bake at 325°F means the maple caramelizes into a golden, lightly crunchy cluster rather than burning off. The key to getting that satisfying crunch is patience — letting the mix cool undisturbed on the pan for a full 20 minutes is what transforms it from soft and sticky to snackable perfection. Once it's cooled, the unsweetened dried cranberries add a bright, chewy contrast, and if you want a little chocolate moment, dairy free chips fold right in without any artificial color concerns. It's the kind of snack you'll make on Sunday and find yourself reaching into all week.

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