Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Seed Snack Mix
Pumpkin seeds, almonds, and walnuts are tossed with dried cranberries, cinnamon, and sea salt for a crunchy trail mix.
This is a five-minute snack mix that earns its place in a bag or desk drawer — no cooking, just measuring and stirring.
Pumpkin seeds are one of the better plant sources of magnesium, a mineral that comes up frequently in conversations about hormonal balance and sleep during menopause. Almonds and walnuts add their own healthy fats and a satisfying crunch, while a few dried cranberries keep the mix from tasting too austere.
Store it in an airtight container and portion it out by the handful whenever a snack craving hits. Because everything here is shelf-stable, it also makes a thoughtful homemade gift when packed into a small jar — just note that nuts can turn rancid quickly in a warm kitchen, so keep the container somewhere cool.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup almonds — chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts — chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins — optional
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon — optional, for flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- 1In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, and dried fruit if using.
- 2Sprinkle with cinnamon and sea salt, then stir well to evenly distribute.
- 3Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- 4Enjoy as a magnesium-rich, hormone-supportive snack anytime.