Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate (View Print Version)

A fun, energizing snack with nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate—ideal for beach outings or lunchboxes.

# 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 sea salt

# Method:

01 - Place raw almonds, roasted cashews, shelled pistachios, and pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Incorporate dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and raisins. Mix gently for even distribution.
03 - Fold in dark chocolate chunks, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
04 - Divide mixture into airtight containers or resealable snack bags for portability.
05 - Maintain in a cool, dry environment until consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's endlessly customizable—switch up nuts or dried fruits on a whim and it still feels special, trust me.
  • The chocolate sneaks in just enough surprise to make each bite feel like a reward.
02 -
  • The first time I used salted nuts, everything tasted far too briny—unsalted is an absolute must.
  • Chunky chocolate brings unexpected joy; I switched from chips to chunks after seeing how slowly they melt in your hand and it changed everything.
03 -
  • Don't skip measuring—eyeballing leads to uneven bites, and you'll run out of favorites too fast.
  • A tiny pinch of sea salt just before closing the bag makes the flavors come alive.
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