Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate (Printable)

Nut, seed, dried fruit, and chocolate mix for easy energy. Ideal for on-the-go snacking.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Place raw almonds, roasted cashews, shelled pistachios, and pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and raisins to the nut and seed mixture. Gently mix to distribute ingredients evenly.
03 - Fold in dark chocolate chunks or chips, unsweetened coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
04 - Transfer the trail mix into airtight containers or resealable snack bags for convenient storage and transport.
05 - Keep in a cool, dry environment until serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Takes barely 10 minutes and lets you use up every last handful of pantry nuts or fruits.
  • The surprise of dark chocolate in every handful keeps everyone coming back for more.
02 -
  • Forgetting to chop dried apricots can make bites awkwardly chewy and overpower the rest.
  • A little sea salt wakes up the chocolate and nuts like nothing else—I learned this only after a few bland batches!
03 -
  • Go for high quality dark chocolate—cheaper chocolate can taste waxy and won’t give you that melting magic.
  • Layer the mix in your container in handfuls for prettier servings and even flavor all through.
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