Description
Indulgent dark chocolate trail mix blends rich cocoa with crunchy nuts and sweet dried fruits for an irresistible snack. Packed with energy and flavor, this treat satisfies cravings while offering a perfect balance of nutrients you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Nuts and Seeds:
- 1 cup (240 ml) raw almonds (lightly roasted if desired)
- 1 cup (240 ml) raw cashews
- ½ cup (120 ml) pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup (120 ml) sunflower seeds
Dried Fruits:
- 1 cup (240 ml) dried cranberries
- ½ cup (120 ml) dried cherries
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
Chocolate and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 ml) dark chocolate chunks or chips (70% cocoa or higher)
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Gather a spacious mixing vessel to assemble the trail mix ensemble of nutty and fruity components.
- Methodically introduce raw almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds into the container, creating a textural foundation.
- Delicately incorporate dried cranberries and dried cherries, ensuring balanced distribution throughout the mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle coconut flakes to enhance the tropical undertones of the trail mix.
- Carefully introduce dark chocolate chunks or chips, gently folding them into the existing ingredient medley.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling a light dusting of sea salt across the mix, using gentle tossing motions to ensure even seasoning.
- Transfer the completed trail mix into a sealed, airtight container to preserve freshness and maintain optimal crunch.
- Relish immediately as a quick energy-boosting snack or store at ambient temperature, where the mix will retain its delectable qualities for approximately two weeks.
Notes
- Select high-quality dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa for maximum antioxidant benefits and richer flavor.
- Toast nuts and seeds briefly before mixing to enhance their natural nutty taste and create a crunchier texture.
- Customize trail mix by swapping ingredients based on dietary preferences or allergies, like using pumpkin seeds for nut-free versions.
- Keep trail mix in a cool, dry place to prevent chocolate from melting and maintain optimal crispness of ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg