MSG Free Pineapple Lime Trail Mix
Tropical, tangy, and just a little bit addictive, this trail mix hits every note you want from a snack — crunchy, sweet, citrusy, and with a gentle kick if you go for the cayenne. Raw almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds get tossed in a simple glaze of maple syrup, coconut oil, fresh lime juice, and lime zest before a quick trip through the oven, where they turn fragrant and golden. Chewy bits of unsweetened dried pineapple get folded in after baking, so they stay soft and bright against all that toasty crunch. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of added glutamates, which means no sneaky flavor enhancers hiding in the mix — just real food doing all the heavy lifting. Store-bought trail mixes can be a minefield of seasoning blends and "natural flavors" that are hard to vet, so making your own is genuinely the smarter move. This one comes together fast, stores well in an airtight container, and travels beautifully for hikes, road trips, or desk snacking. Once you taste how good lime zest and toasted nuts can be together, the bagged stuff is going to feel like a serious downgrade.
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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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