Wholesome blend of nuts, seeds, fruits, and spices for a crunchy, energizing snack.
# 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)
# Cooking Steps:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix almonds, cashews, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds until evenly distributed.
03 - Drizzle the mixture with maple syrup and olive oil, then sprinkle with cinnamon, sea salt, and cayenne pepper if using. Toss to coat thoroughly.
04 - Spread the coated mixture in a single layer over the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the mix turns golden and aromatic. Monitor carefully to avoid burning.
06 - Remove from the oven and let the mixture cool slightly before stirring in dried cranberries, golden raisins, and coconut flakes.
07 - Allow the snack mix to cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
