Description
This nut-free snack mix is crunchy, slightly sweet, and completely school-safe. Made with oats, coconut flakes, seeds, and chocolate chips, it’s a wholesome treat that kids and parents love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup (80g) unsweetened coconut flakes
- ½ cup (70g) pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- ½ cup (70g) roasted and salted sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup (60ml) pure maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup (90g) mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
- ½ cup (60g) dried cranberries or cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt. Toss to evenly distribute.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, melt the coconut oil. Stir in maple syrup and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until every oat and seed is evenly coated.
- Spread the mixture in an even, single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, stir the mixture, and spread back into an even layer. Return to oven and bake for another 8-10 minutes, until oats are golden brown and coconut flakes are toasted.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet, about 20-25 minutes.
- Once cool, sprinkle mini chocolate chips and dried cranberries over the top. Toss gently to distribute.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Let the mix cool completely before adding chocolate chips to prevent melting. The mix tastes even better the next day as flavors develop. For a lower sugar option, reduce maple syrup to 2 tablespoons and add ¼ teaspoon stevia or monk fruit sweetener. For a savory version, omit cinnamon and maple syrup and toss with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and ½ teaspoon onion powder.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
Keywords: nut-free snack mix, school lunch snack, healthy snack mix, gluten-free snack, dairy-free snack, kid-friendly snack