BHA & BHT Free Pineapple Lime Trail Mix
Packaged trail mix is one of those sneaky products where preservatives like BHA and BHT tend to hide in plain sight, often tucked into the dried fruit or listed as part of a vague "freshness" additive. Making your own means you control every single ingredient, and this tropical-inspired mix makes that feel less like a chore and more like a genuinely good idea. Raw almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds get tossed in a bright, zippy coating of maple syrup, coconut oil, fresh lime juice, and lime zest before a short trip through the oven — the result is toasty, fragrant, and just a little addictive. The cayenne is optional, but even a pinch gives the whole thing a subtle warmth that plays beautifully against the sweet-tart dried pineapple folded in at the end. Everything crisps up as it cools, so you get that satisfying crunch without any mystery additives doing the work. It's the kind of snack that disappears fast whether you're packing it for a hike, tossing it in a lunchbox, or just grazing straight from the jar on the counter.
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8 servings
- 1 cup raw almonds
- 1 cup raw walnut halves
- ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup unsweetened dried pineapple, cut into ½-inch pieces
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp lime zest (from about 1 lime)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Spread the almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds in a single layer on a large baking sheet.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, lime juice, lime zest, salt, and cayenne, if using.
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