Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate (Print View)

A blend of nuts, dried fruits, and rich dark chocolate makes for a satisfying, portable snack.

# Components:

→ Nuts and Seeds

01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup roasted cashews
03 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
04 - 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds

→ Dried Fruits

05 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
06 - 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
07 - 1/3 cup raisins

→ Chocolate

08 - 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks or chips, minimum 60% cocoa

→ Optional Add-ins

09 - 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
10 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
11 - Pinch of sea salt

# Directions:

01 - Combine almonds, cashews, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add cranberries, chopped apricots, and raisins to the bowl and mix gently to distribute evenly.
03 - Fold in the dark chocolate chunks, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and sea salt, ensuring even incorporation.
04 - Divide the mixture into airtight containers or resealable bags suitable for transport.
05 - Store in a cool, dry location until consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You can secretly adjust the mix for your cravings, making each batch just a little different.
  • This snack keeps energy up all afternoon and never gets boring with chocolate and crunchy surprises.
02 -
  • If you use sweetened dried fruit and salted nuts together, the flavor can feel too intense—a balanced mix is key.
  • I once left trail mix in the sun and came back to chocolate puddles—now I always store it cool when heading outdoors.
03 -
  • Always assemble trail mix just before leaving for maximum crunch, especially in humid weather.
  • Adding chocolate last prevents it from sticking to everything else if there's any moisture in the fruit.
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