Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate (Printable)

Snack mix of nuts, dried fruits, and dark chocolate delivers delicious energy for beach outings.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 sea salt

# Steps:

01 - Place raw almonds, roasted cashews, shelled pistachios, and pumpkin seeds into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and raisins to the mixture, stirring gently to ensure even distribution.
03 - Fold in dark chocolate chunks, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
04 - Transfer the completed mixture into airtight containers or resealable snack bags for convenient transport.
05 - Maintain the mix in a cool, dry location until consumption.

# Tips from the Pros:

01 -
  • This mix stays fresh for days and is ridiculously easy to tailor to your favorite ingredients.
  • The combination of textures and flavors means you’ll never get bored—every handful is a surprise.
02 -
  • Once I used old chocolate chips that melted and fused the mix into a sticky clump—I always choose cooled, high-cocoa chunks now.
  • Add-ins like coconut flakes or pretzel pieces can transform the flavor, but too many extras overwhelm the classic balance.
03 -
  • Keep your mix in the fridge during summer for peak crunch and zero melted chocolate disasters.
  • Just a pinch of sea salt turns a sweet mix into something instantly addictive.
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