High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Maple Oat Trail Mix

Trail mix sounds simple until you start reading labels — sweeteners, syrups, and coatings on store-bought versions are notorious for sneaking in corn syrup derivatives. This homemade version keeps things clean by using pure maple syrup as the only sweetener, so you know exactly what's going into every handful. Rolled oats, walnut halves, and raw pumpkin seeds get tossed with coconut oil, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt before hitting a 325°F oven, where they slowly toast into something deeply nutty and fragrant. The maple syrup caramelizes beautifully during baking, giving the mix a light, crackly coating that tastes far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Letting it cool undisturbed on the pan is the secret to that satisfying crunch — resist the urge to stir. Once it's fully cooled, unsweetened dried cranberries and optional dairy-free chocolate chips fold in for bursts of tart and sweet in every bite. It's the kind of snack you'll want to keep in a jar on the counter at all times.

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