Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate (Print Version)

Enjoy a beach-worthy snack: crunchy nuts, chewy fruits, and rich chocolate in every bite.

# Ingredients 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

→ 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 (at least 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 - Place almonds, cashews, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl. Stir to evenly distribute.
02 - Add dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and raisins to the bowl. Mix gently to ensure even integration.
03 - Fold in the dark chocolate chunks, unsweetened coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and a pinch of sea salt if desired.
04 - Divide the mixture into airtight containers or resealable snack bags for convenient transportation.
05 - Keep the snack stored in a cool, dry place until ready to consume.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • This mix is ridiculously easy to make and tastes like an indulgence even though it's packed with fuel.
  • If you’re heading out—whether to the beach or just tackling errands—it’s the snack that keeps hunger (and sugar crashes) at bay.
02 -
  • Don’t add chocolate while nuts are hot—otherwise you’ll get a sticky mess instead of nice chunks.
  • Switching to toasted coconut made the whole batch taste brighter and fresher.
03 -
  • Measure ingredients by hand if you like—rough ratios work and keep it casual.
  • The secret is tossing the sea salt in last; it wakes up every flavor.
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