Emulsifier Free Pineapple Lime Trail Mix
Tropical, tangy, and just a little bit addictive, this trail mix hits every note — sweet pineapple, bright lime, toasty nuts, and a gentle kick of cayenne if you're feeling bold. Store-bought snack mixes are notorious for containing lecithin, mono- and diglycerides, and other additives used to bind or coat ingredients, but every single component here is clean and straightforward. The coating is nothing more than maple syrup, coconut oil, fresh lime juice, and zest — real ingredients that do the job beautifully without any synthetic help. Almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds get roasted together until fragrant and golden, then tossed with chewy dried pineapple once they've cooled and crisped up. That low-and-slow bake at 325°F lets the maple syrup caramelize gently rather than burn, giving each piece a light, crackly glaze. It's the kind of snack you make on a Sunday and find yourself reaching into all week long — great for lunchboxes, road trips, or just a handful off 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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