I’m not going to lie – if I were ever told that I had a nut allergy/intolerance, I think I might just die.
Not because of the disbelief and shock that my brain would be in and the horrid thought of living without my precious cashews, almonds, peanuts, and walnuts – but because I would eat them anyways and would literally die.
I feel bad for every single last person on this planet who is allergic to nuts. Forget the gluten folks – these guys have it rough. For the past two years, I have had kids in my class with severe peanut allergies. Nuts cannot even so much grace the threshold of my classroom door as it would be life threatening to these fifth graders. A life without peanut butter? Almonds and raisins? Peanut Flour? Most store bought goods? It is not something I would ever want to do. Obviously if people have nut allergies they really don’t feel like they are missing out on anything, but for a girl who is absolutely 100% obsessed with nuts, it would be bad.
It is also bad when people bring in mixed nuts for Friday treat days in the teacher’s lounge. Those nuts never even saw me coming.
So when Enjoy Life contacted me about trying our their line of ‘Not Nuts! Seed and Fruit Mix’, I just had to try it out – mainly because whoever wants to send a product called ‘Not Nuts!’ to my doorstep gets about 100 extra brownie points because the Husband thinks I’m crazy. Now, I can just pull these out and say, “look honey, they don’t think I’m nuts!” It works out to everyone’s advantage.
Enjoy Life sent me two varieties – Mountain Mambo and Beach Bash, both of which were filled to the brim with seeds, chocolate chips, and dried fruit.
And if it looks like these bags are half eaten, that’s because it’s the truth. I ripped into these bad boys the second I got home from my nine miler on Friday night, and it was like the point of no return. There was no looking back.
Enjoy Life is one of my favorite brands because all of their products are free of the top 8 allergens. This means that the food is safe for so many people, including all the kids in my class. In fact, I brought in some of their Sunflower Seed bars for a girl in my class who is also gluten, corn, and dairy free (awesommmeee!).
When looking at the nutritional stats on these mixes, I was pretty impressed. I am not a fan of added sugars or trail mixes that are too sweet (or salty), and these were perfect!
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The first mix I tried was the Mountain Mambo – filled with pumpkin seeds, sunflower kernels, apples, raisins, dairy free chocolate chips, and cranberries.
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Let me just be the first to tell you it is highly addicting. I am a huge fan of the sweet/salty combination so adding chocolate chips to sea salt is a-okay in my book.
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Up next was the Beach Bash – which was filled with pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, cranberries, dried apricots, and dried pineapples.
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After I took this picture I proceeded to pick every single last pineapple chunk out of this mix. And now my life is over because there are no more sweet and chewy pineapple chunks left in the bag.
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Lucky for you, I’m not nuts, and I figured you all would want to try a bag or two for yourselves – which is why the folks over at Enjoy Life want one of you to have the chance to win a few bags!
The winner of this giveaway will receive one bag of each ‘Not Nuts!’ varieties – Mountain Mambo and Beach Bash. TO enter this giveaway, you can do the following. Please enter each entry as a separeate comment.
1. Tell me why you’re ‘Not Nuts!’
2. Like Enjoy Life on Facebook
3. Like Clean Eating Chelsey on Facebook
4. Tweet about this giveaway: “I’m ‘not nuts’ for entering this Enjoy Life giveaway from @cleaneatingchel – enter here! http://bit.ly/nsjMJP
You have until Thursday, October 6 @ 6:00 PM to enter this giveaway. Happy entering!













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Im ‘not nuts’ because I am a health freak or because I am obsessed with hello kitty : )
Oh, yum!!! I’m not nuts for wanting to climb back in bed right now. So not a good answer, but it’s all I can think about. Bed. Bed. MY bed.
And for the record - both M & I liked the Enjoy Life bars.
I “love” you on facebook!
p.s. one day we will meet, again, congrats on that honor, and family always comes first!
Im not nuts for wanting my hacked blog to get back to normal. My life has been turned upside down the past 6 hrs b/c of it!
oh no! Hope you get it fixed quickly! That’s basically one of my worst fears.
FB liker of yours
I’m not nuts for wishing I had one of those bags in front of me right now to feast on for breakfast
FB like them
I’m not nuts because I love to spend hours planning trips ….even the super short ones
Umm…yum…mountain mambo, please
! Waking up a half hour earlier than I really should have to for work, just so I can have the extra time to make my pumpkin oatmeal on the stove top, doesn’t make me nuts
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Tweeted
I am not nuts for being so happy it’s “spirit week” at work & I get to wear jeans all week!
I “like” you on facebook!
Tweeted about the giveaway!
I feel bad entering this because I CAN and DO eat nuts, and am hence ruining the chances of somebody who IS robbed of the opportunity. HOWEVER, I am not nuts which is why I will be entering
! The mention of sea salt & choc chips stole my attention!
I’m not nuts for wishing I had a nice cup of coffee right now!
I tweeted about the giveaway! (@sarahkinonen)
I’m not nuts because I don’t always have to eat meat with my meals!
I like you on fb!
I’m Not Nuts for drooling over healthy snack foods!
I tweeted!
I’m Not Nuts for wanting ice cream every.single.night even as the weather turns colder and colder!
I like you on FB
I’m not nuts for getting upset with my husband because he took our coffee creamer to work yesterday and failed to bring it home. Sigh.
Im not nuts because I love nuts! Haha
I liked cha on facebook
I’m “not nuts” because I am crazy obsessed with kale. I’m also “not nuts” because of my pumpkin obsession. …Like making my pumpkin coffee last for 3 days isn’t nuts? Hmm.
I like you on Facebook!
Im not “nuts” because my favorite meal ever is a veggie burger on a giant salad with a huge scoop of hummus
I liked Enjoy life on facebook!
I am “no nuts” because I student teach and I can’t have nuts in the classroom!
I like you on facebook!
I like no nuts on facebook!
I like you on facebook!
I’m not “nuts” because I have peanut butter everyday, usually twice!
Im not nuts because I love nuts!!!
You are liked on my FB page
I’m”not nuts” because I actually like studying for my cardiovascular class!
And I like you on Facebook!
I’m “not nuts”….wait a minute! I am nuts, about nuts that is. You stole my heart at dairy free chocolate chips with sea salt.
I’m not nuts for wanting to FINALLY get over this cold I have…at least before midterms begin!
I’m not nuts because I pick at trail mixes and eat my favorite parts first. No one ever wants to share with me:) Bagel chips from the Chex mix? Gone in 60 seconds flat.
I’m not nuts for being a nut freak, but the person on the t-mill next to me thinks I’m nuts for typing on my iPad while running on a full incline!
Also tweeted!
I’m not nuts because I could eat the same breakfast every day for the rest of my life and not get bored, I’m just reliable
I like you on facebook, Chelsey.
I’m not nuts because I know more about football than most guys.
Tweeted!
Maybe I could be no nuts if I had these as a snack in class to hold me over till dinner!
and I like you on Facebook already!
I also like them on facebook!!
I can’t lie. I am nuts. About to head out on a 7 mile run praying my knees handle it. While wearing mismatched socks because I desperately need to do laundry… but I’d love to try the No Nuts! Perhaps they’ll help my sanity…
I like Enjoy Life on Facebook!
I already like you on facebook!
I tweeted!
I tweeted about the giveaway. Both look delicious!
I’m “not nuts” because I literally can’t eat nuts.
Except for almonds. Thank goodness for that!
I’m “not nuts” for always having to clear the time on the microwave before I leave the kitchen, right?!
I tweeted!
I think I would have a hard time going without “nuts” as well! In fact, I have to be careful with trail mixes like that, b/c I tend to go a bit ahem, overboard, on them.
I like Enjoy Life on Facebook!
I’m not nuts because I work nights and love it!
I’m not nuts because I love eating healthy and being active! (and I pick out the biggest honeycrisp apples I can find at the farmer’s market every week!)
I liked Enjoy Life on facebook!
I liked your facebook page!
I’m not nuts because I sleep until the last possible second! (And oh do those mixes look delicious!)
Tweeted
I already liked you on Facebook!
I liked Enjoy Life Foods on Facebook!
I’m not nuts because I wake up at 4am to run every morning, no matter what time I ended up going to sleep!
I am not nuts for loving my job as an oncology nurse!
Yum! I’m not nuts for going to the farmer’s market last weekend in the cold & rain.
I’m a big nut lover so I may not qualify as “No Nuts”! But I also really like seeds so maybe that pushes in a little closer to the “No Nuts” category. My go to snack at work is trail mix because just a little handful will tide me over for a while.
I’m not nuts because I just want to crawl back into bed with a hot cup of tea and watch movies on this miserable rainy day.
I also “like” enjoy life on facebook.
I already “like” you on facebook!!!!
I’m “not nuts!” even though I’m a college kid that loves waking up before sunrise to work out!
I’m ‘not nuts!’ because peanut butter is one of my favorite foods.
I do agree that I too might also die without nuts!
Those trails mixes look soo good! Pineapple chunks are my fav!
I like you on Facebook!
Im not nuts because I entered this amazing giveaway
I’m not nuts because I meticulously clean my house like a crazy person every week - despite the fact that the husband and I are the onyl ones living there and we’re not home much during the week. Not nuts at all!
Im ‘not nuts’ even though I wake up with the sun to go for my run.
I like you on facebook
I tweeted about this giveaway!
I liked Enjoy Life on Facebook.
I’d tell you why I’m not nuts, but I’d be lying.
They look so tasty!!!
I’m not nuts.. I’m just dedicated.
I like you on facebook.
I like enjoy life on facebook.
I’m not nuts for eating dinner leftovers for breakfast. Who says you can’t enjoy stuffed peppers in the AM?
I’m not nuts for wishing it was the weekend already.
I am “not nuts” for wanting to climb in bed with a good book and hot cup of coffee and have no one bother me the whole day.
Tweeted
I already like CEC on facebook.
I like Enjoy Life on facebook.
I’m not nuts for having a fabulous bowl of hot oats with peanut butter and chocolate chips mixed in - amazing combo!
I “like” you on Facebook!
I “liked” Enjoy Foods on Facebook.
I tweeted about the giveaway. And on my last comment, I meant to say “Enjoy LIFE” - oops.
I’m not “nuts” for wanting to bake all day in this dreary weather instead of work, right?
I’m totally “not nuts” when I eat half a gallon bag of seeds/nuts after my runs, as well. Why do they tastes SO GOOD after excercise?
Wait. I mean.. why do the taste so good all the time?
I’m “not nuts” over this giveaway… just tweeted.
and I liked them on FB. so maybe I am nuts.
..for nuts.
(oops. I already like you on the ‘book, too.)
I’m “not nuts” for wanting to add pumpkin to everything now that it’s fall!
I’m not nuts for getting a venti instead of a grande today because I had a free drink coupon - to not do so would be nuts!
Just liked the FB page…
…and am about to tweet too! Thanks for a cool giveaway!
I’m not nuts because i’m doing everything I can to win this giveaway!
I like you on facebook already!
I like Enjoy Life!
Im not nuts because I can (alone) buy the double pack of giant PB at sams and finish it within 2 months.
just tweeted!
I’m not nuts for wanting another cup of coffee this morning!
Like you on FB!
I’m AM nuts. True.
Like Enjoy Life on FB!
I’m not nuts because I would love to eat those pineapples in that mix, too! I’d probably eat them all first!
I’m “not nuts” because I got my first flu shot ever yesterday.
And today my arm hurts
…and I like you on Facebook. A lot.
I’m ‘not nuts’ because I consumed a butterfinger blizzard, chocolate chip cookies, and tons of Mac n cheese…. Or maybe I am?!
I liked Enjoy Life on fbook!
…and I tweeted!!!
Liked CEC on Fabo!
And I liked CEC on fbook!
I am “not nuts” for waking up each morning at 3:45 to fit in a work out before I face a sea full of hormonal teenagers in my high school classroom. Luck for them it acts as a major destressing tool!!
I’m not nuts for wanting to sprinkle some of that on the yogurt I’m eating right now! Yum!
I’m “not nuts” because I want to spend two nights alone in a hotel room - no hubby, no child, no dogs.
I like you on FAcebook!
Like Enjoy Life on Facebook!
Tweeted!
I tweeted!
Liked Enjoy Life on Fabo!
I am not nuts because that’s a snack even my “your vegan-ness is ridiculous” husband would love!
I liked both (Sophie Strout)
I’m not nuts because I spent half my morning making pancakes, then eating many many pancakes.
like you on FB!
i am “not nuts” because getting a work out in the morning is soo much better than at night.!
I’m ‘not nuts’ because I’m reminded daily that it could be worse, just read your Facebook news feed
I want to change my eating lifestyle, and that of my family as well, and I feel like people think I am nuts. But, when I read your blog, I know that eating healthy is an amazing choice, and I am not nuts!!
I’m not nuts because I think those would be delicious over vanilla icecream.
Like CEC on facebook
tweeted!
I’m not nuts because I LOVE grocery shopping!
i’m not nuts because they give me stomachache,….. i like seeds better~
follow enjoy life on twitter
My son is allergic to peanuts so this would be awesome to share with him!!
Thank you for the giveaway
I am NOT NUTS because I got home from work at 4:00 pm yesterday aaaand proceeded to nap for an hour. And still went to bed at 10:00.
I like you on Facebook! YAY
I like you on FB
I also like Enjoy Life on Facebook…
And I would tweet but I am not on twitter
I’m not nuts because I love really good food!
I tweeted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I got to visit with some great people from Enjoy Life at the GF Expo in Dallas on Sunday. I thought of you while I was there with Maddy from Love Grown Foods! I’m sort of nuts for nuts. I can’t imagine a day without them.
I like you on Facebook!
I’m “Not Nuts” because I eat nut butter everyyyy singleeee day. so good!
I like you on facebook!
I’m “not nuts” because I think peanut butter and almonds make everything taste better
I’m pretty sure I am entirely nuts but I’ll just pretend I’m not for the sake of winning this giveaway.
I’m not nuts for wanting to take a nap!
I’m not nuts because I would totally eat all of the dried pineapple in one bag and then go ahead and eat all the chocolate chips in the other
I’m quirky, but not nuts for having the same breakfast EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
Tweeted @bergyali
Like s CEC on Facebook (engin coaching)
I’m not nuts (well, most people say I am…) for training for the Marine Corps Marathon - and these snacks would be awesome after my long run this weekend!
Already like you on FB (js81501 at yahoo)
I seeeeeriously don’t think I could live without nuts. But I love being able to grab Enjoy Life choco chips and know they’re vegan! I’m not nuts because I also enjoy thoroughly the salty/sweet combo!
tweeted! (@archi77)
I like you on Facebook!
I am not nuts for wanting to win this giveaway so much! These look so good. Would love to try them, too.
Just found your blog.
Facebook like Enjoy Life!
And last but not least, tweeted!
I tweeted your giveaway.
https://twitter.com/#!/eatrunsail/status/121267105537605632
i’m not nuts for loving trail mix more than any other snack or dessert in life. loovve trail mix
I am not nuts because I am training for a marathon in two weeks
i like you on FB!
I like ENjoy Nuts on FB!
I tweeted this as well
“I’m ‘not nuts’ for entering this Enjoy Life giveaway from @cleaneatingchel – enter here! http://bit.ly/nsjMJP” (@nello33)
I’m not nutz because……
…. yeah, I am nutz.
I like you on FB
I like Nuts on facebook..
..That’s what she said!
I’m not nuts because now I know that I’m not the only one who picks out all the pineapple first and then cries because it’s gone!
I am not nuts for already deciding which pieces I would pick out first if I had those in my possession
Sorry pineapple, you wouldn’t stand a chance around me!
I already like you on FB
Tweeted!
I’m not nuts because I am literally so excited these mixes don’t have sulfites in them! I rarely get to eat dried fruit unless it is raisins or cranberries, which is so sad! These look so delicious.
I think I would die without nuts too! Except these look so yummy!
I’m not nuts because I can’t wait to workout today
I tweeted!!
tweeted too! (@LaughOutLilly)
I already like you on facebook!
I’m “not nuts” for ordering the most complicated orders EVER at restaurants so I can get something delicious (read: not a side salad) that is also free of gluten, corn, soy, and meat!
I’m not nuts for thinking I have real shot at winning this awesome giveaway!
I’m not nuts because I ate brown sugar by the spoonful last night because there were no other sweets in the house and I was desperate. That’s totally normal!
I’m not nuts for having pumpkin banana oats with peanut butter the past 3 weeks for breakfast in a row, because their so damn good
I’m “not nuts” because I’m skipping my workout today; my body needs a rest day.
Did all of the above and I’m not Nuts for it taking me over 2 days to recover from an awesome “girls weekend” on Nantucket. I’m getting older and it just takes me longer. UGH!
I’m not nuts because even though I love love love nuts, I really really really want to try these products! I’m not nuts because I love seeds as well!
I’m not nuts because by 9am this morning, i had already run 6 miles, cleaned my kitchen, written a blog post, reinstalled iTunes, showered, and gone grocery shopping. And I still had to go to work too.
I would love to try some of Enjoy Life’s products - I can ‘t seem to find them! I’m not nuts because I love to eat nuts! hehe
I’m not nuts for running a 50K trail race Saturday, immediately stating I would NEVER run that course again and then completely changing my mind by Monday morning.
like you on FB
I’m Not Nuts because I absolutely loveeee nuts!
I’m not nuts for eating roasted broccoli over brown rice for 6 meals straight. So good!!
I love this product. Much like you, Chelsey, I am a teacher and can not have nuts in my classroom because of children with allergies. I have been eating Not Nuts mixes for a year now and it is so tasty!! I mix it into yogurt-mmmmm.
im Not Nuts because i eat kabocha squash every day…sometimes twice. Yeaah i’m only a little bit obsessed
i like CEC on facebook!
I am” not nuts” even if I live 100 miles from the nearest town where I could possibly buy these yummy treats! Which is exactly why I need you to send some to me!
Just ” liked” you on FB
Just “liked” Not nuts on FB
liked you on fb!
liked the nuts on fb!
I’m “not nuts” for talking about “my bloggers” by name. It is not so uncommon to hear me tell me partner, “Well Clean Eating Angela baked apples in a slow cooker,” or “Well, OSG Angela said this was delicious!” ; )
I “like” you on FB!
I “like” Enjoy Life on FB!
I am not nuts because I loooooove nuts! They make my brain healthy and strong with all the great fats they provide!!
I’m not nuts cos I read your blog, duh:p
I’m also not nuts because iv eaten butternut squash everyday for a minimum of 2 years
Totally not nuts! My boyfriend is allergic to nuts and peanuts. I have a hard time finding trail mix type products that don’t have nuts in them, so these products would be great!
These look so yummy!
I’m not nuts for being obsessed with dried pineapple! Its pretty much the only thing I use my dehydrator for!
I’m not normally nuts but my officemate who can’t stop talking about how his awesomeness is driving me nuts!!
I’m “not nuts” for eating pumpkin every day for the past two weeks. I think I might be turning orange.
I’m not nuts for drinking 3 cups of coffee before lunch
I follow you on Facebook!
I’m not nuts for wanting to dig into the ice cream cake sitting in my freezer from my birthday
I tweeted the giveaway!
I am “not nuts” because trail mix is my favorite food — the salt and sweet combo - nuts, chocolate, dried fruit. Yummy!
I’m not nuts because my fiance is one of those highly-allergic folks. No peanut butter kisses for him!
im not nuts because i love neat & order. fun, fitness, the beach. oh and chocolate.
oh my goodness!! i lOVE enjoy life. i am allergic to tree nuts (which means i can eat peanuts. thank God!) so it is really helpful to have a brand out there that caters to people with this allergy. i have seen this product before and would love to try it. anyways, i like enjoy life on facebook already!
i’m “not nuts” because i’m allergic to them! (:
i also like CEC on facebook!
i’m “not nuts” because my daughter is allergic.
i like enjoy life on facebook.
i also like clean eating chelsey on facebook.
I’m not nuts for enjoying nuts each and every single day!! yes that includes peanutbutter and coconutbutter on almost everything I eat
I liked Enjoy Life on fb!
I liked CEC on fb!
I’m not nuts for thinking Michelle Bachmann is
I like you on facebook.
Don’t call me nuts for enjoying nuts every day! Nuts find their way into nearly every single one of my meals. Love them in my oatmeal, granola, and salad. And oh my goodness! Nut-crusted french toast is incredible!
I liked Enjoy Life on facebook!
I liked Clean Eating Chelsey on facebook!
Just tweeted about this giveaway! >> http://twitter.com/#!/Happy_by_Nature/status/121341256377970688
I’m not nuts because I can’t stop looking at coupon blogs. I’m poor.
I like you on FB!
I never used to be nuts, but since making changes in my healthy lifestyle, I am nuts for nut butter for sure
I am not nuts because I love the treadmill!
I’m not nuts because I teach middle school…I’m just brave
I tweeted!
I won’t deny that I’m nuts…but that doesn’t mean I don’t want to TRY “not nuts”! goodness that sounds delicious
I like (love) Clean Eating Chelsey on facebook!
I’m not nuts because I want to live a healthy, active life, be disease free and not have to rely on medications to get me through each day. People think I’m nuts because of what I do to live this way. They can think what they want while I eat my nuts.
I’m not nuts because I like CEC on Facebook!
I’m not nuts because I’m a stressed out grad student who needs to replace nut butters as her study snack of choice (wayyyy tooo addicting and not so good for the tummy)!
I like enjoy life on facebook!
I’m not nuts because I’m a girl! Actually, that might make me nuts, but I don’t have nuts, ha ha ha ha.
I’m “Not Nuts”… i can eat an entire batch of any baked good in less than 24 hours, can eat a jar of peanut butter in less than 2 days, eat 3 bananas a day.. i mean, it it’s fine, it goes somewhere, aka being a teen & crew
I like you on facebook!
I already Facebook “like” you!
And I already “like” Enjoy Life on Facebook (yeah for GREAT GF foods!)
I’ve already liked Enjoy Life on facebook! Oh and i forgot.. my midnight snack before a race the next day is a 16-serving bag of blue chips. Nuff said.
tweeted about this awesome giveaway!
And I tweeted
I’ve already liked you on facebook!
I just tweeted about this giveaway!
I’m ‘not nuts’ because I I do love them (nuts) but they are always complimented with something sweet!!
I liked Enjoy Life on fb!!
I liked CLC on fb!
I tweeted @vbace18.
I’m “not nuts” for going through an entire bag of ians cookie bottons in one day!!
I liked you on facebook!
Liked Enjoy Life on facebook!
I’m not nuts for eating three pieces of pumpkin pie today!
i’m ‘not nuts’ because i teach 3rd graders everyday, so by definition teachers are just ‘not nuts!’
i tweeted!
i already like you on facebook! (duh!)
I’m not nuts for my seasonal obsession with pumpkin. I think I’ve had it daily in some form or another for at least the past two weeks
I am not nuts because I would rather be back on summer vacation instead of working 10 hour days
.. But I do love Enjoy Life products!
I’m NOT NUTS…. Multi-tasking my 3 daughter’s …. homeworking, house work working out and cooking a awesome clean dinner.. I’m BLESSED (:
I’m not nuts because I’ve found a balance between healthy living and excersise.
I’m not nuts for earning enough points at Starbucks to become a Gold Card member! If the fact that I have a personalized, gold-card doesn’t say ‘obsessed’, I don’t know what does. (:
I’m obsessed with Enjoy Life products and would LOVE to try their nuts!
I liked Enjoy Life on Facebook!
I exercise is why I am not NUTS!!
I’m not nuts even though I bake brownies at midnight at times!
Like Enjoy Life on Facebook
Like Clean Eating Chelsey on Facebook
I can’t say I’m “not nuts” because that’d be a blatant lie!
But I’m not nuts even though I drink coffee and tea as if I’m nuts!
“Liked” Clean Eating Chelsea on FB.
I “liked” Enjoy Life on FB!
I’m not nuts, because I plan out what I’ll make for dinner for a week and actually make what I planned approximately 1 time during the week…
I’m not nuts because I want more hours of daylight!
I am not nuts for eating chocolate everyday!
I’m not nuts for watching reality TV all day and night long today… but at least I’m eating healthy snacks while I’m at it!
because… i want to add this seed mix to cookies?!
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