Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate (Printable Version)

Wholesome nuts, fruits, and dark chocolate blend for a nutritious, satisfying snack ready in minutes.

# 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 of sea salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Place raw almonds, roasted cashews, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds into a large mixing bowl.
02 - Add dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, and raisins to the bowl. Mix gently until distributed evenly.
03 - Fold in dark chocolate chunks, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
04 - Divide mixture into airtight containers or resealable snack bags for easy storage and transport.
05 - Keep in a cool, dry place until serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You can riff on the ingredients infinitely, using whatever is hiding in your pantry.
  • It stays fresh for days and travels like a dream, so your snack game is foolproof.
02 -
  • Adding the chocolate before the mix completely cools risks melting and clumps, which I learned after one sunny, slightly sticky batch.
  • A touch of flaky sea salt isn't optional anymore—my family begs for it, and now I never forget.
03 -
  • Chop dried apricots small so they distribute evenly—no one wants a mouthful of just one thing.
  • Pick a good quality dark chocolate; it makes every handful feel like a treat, not just a snack.
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