Paraben 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, salty, and bright. 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. The dried pineapple goes in after baking so it stays chewy and doesn't scorch, giving you that pop of tropical sweetness in every handful. For anyone navigating preservative sensitivities, packaged snack mixes can be a minefield of hidden additives — making a batch from scratch with whole, recognizable ingredients is genuinely the easier path. Everything here is straightforward pantry and produce-section stuff, with no mysterious coatings or shelf-stabilizing extras to decode. A pinch of cayenne is optional but highly recommended if you like a little heat sneaking up behind the citrus. Make a big batch, store it in an airtight container, and you've got a grab-and-go snack that actually holds up.
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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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