Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate (Printer-friendly)

A crisp, chewy blend of nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate chunks—balanced for energetic snacking on the go.

# 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 (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

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine almonds, cashews, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add cranberries, apricots, and raisins to the bowl. Gently mix to ensure even distribution.
03 - Fold in dark chocolate chunks, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and sea salt until fully blended.
04 - Divide the mixture into airtight containers or resealable snack bags for convenience.
05 - Store the containers in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • This is the kind of snack that keeps you feeling energetic without making you sluggish on a hot day.
  • I love surprising friends with the chocolate chunks, which always get smiles when they reach for a handful.
02 -
  • If the chocolate isn't at least 60% cocoa, it melts too easily and makes everything sticky—learned the hard way.
  • Adding salty seeds right before eating makes for bright flavor, but don't salt the batch early or moisture creeps in.
03 -
  • Roast nuts yourself just before mixing—the aroma makes a difference and the texture stays perfectly crisp.
  • Cutting apricots into tiny cubes helps them disperse evenly, making every bite feel like a surprise.
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