A crunchy blend of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and spice, perfect for snacking or gatherings.
# Components:
→ 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 tbsp pure maple syrup
10 - 1 tbsp olive oil
11 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
12 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
13 - Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine almonds, cashews, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
03 - Drizzle maple syrup and olive oil over the nut and seed mixture. Sprinkle with ground cinnamon, sea salt, and optional cayenne pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Spread the mixture in a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway through, until nuts and seeds are golden and aromatic. Monitor closely to avoid burning.
06 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before stirring in dried cranberries, golden raisins, and unsweetened coconut flakes.
07 - Let the mix cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
