Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate (Print version)

Wholesome nuts, fruits, and dark chocolate blend for a nutritious, satisfying snack ready in minutes.

# What you’ll need:

→ 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 (pepitas)

→ 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

# Steps:

01 - Place raw almonds, roasted cashews, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and raisins to the bowl. Mix gently until distributed evenly.
03 - Fold in dark chocolate chunks, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
04 - Divide mixture into airtight containers or resealable snack bags for easy storage and transport.
05 - Keep in a cool, dry place until serving.

# Cooking tips:

01 -
  • It’s a secret weapon for surviving long days—you’ll find yourself craving these sweet, salty handfuls all week.
  • The ingredient mix is totally flexible, so you can swap, subtract, or add what you love most and never get bored.
02 -
  • Adding warm chocolate to the mix (learned by mistake) will melt clusters together—always cool your ingredients first.
  • Roasting the nuts yourself instead of buying pre-roasted lifts the flavor and aroma far beyond store-bought blends.
03 -
  • If your dried fruit feels stiff, soak it in hot water for five minutes then pat dry—game changer for chews.
  • The chunkier your chocolate, the more luxurious each handful tastes—don’t skimp on size.
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