A crunchy mix of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and subtle spice for an energizing boost or sharing.
# What You'll Need:
→ Nuts
01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup raw cashews
03 - 1/2 cup pecan halves
→ Seeds
04 - 1/2 cup shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
05 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
→ Dried Fruits
06 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
07 - 1/2 cup golden raisins
→ Extras
08 - 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
→ Flavoring
09 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
13 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix almonds, cashews, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds until evenly blended.
03 - Drizzle the mixture with maple syrup and olive oil. Sprinkle ground cinnamon, sea salt, and cayenne pepper if using. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients.
04 - Spread the coated mixture evenly in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until nuts and seeds are golden and aromatic. Monitor carefully to avoid burning.
06 - Remove from oven and allow the mix to cool briefly.
07 - Stir in dried cranberries, golden raisins, and unsweetened coconut flakes for added texture and flavor.
08 - Let the snack mix cool fully before serving or sealing in an airtight container for storage.
