Homemade Trail Mix Dark Chocolate

Crunchy nuts, chewy fruits, dark chocolate—your energizing snack for beach days or anytime cravings strike.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 cup raw almonds

02 - 1 cup roasted cashews

03 - 1/2 cup shelled pistachios

04 - 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

05 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries

06 - 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

07 - 1/3 cup raisins

08 - 3/4 cup dark chocolate chunks (at least 60% cocoa) or chips

09 - 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes

10 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

11 - Pinch of sea salt

01 - Place all almonds, cashews, pistachios, and pumpkin seeds in a large mixing bowl and toss gently to combine.

02 - Add cranberries, apricots, and raisins to the nut and seed blend, mixing until evenly distributed.

03 - Gently fold in dark chocolate chunks, 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 storage and transport.

05 - Store in a cool, dry place until ready to serve.

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It’s ridiculously easy to customize with whatever you have on hand or hiding in the back of your cupboards.
When packed up for road trips or tucked in a bag for the beach, this snacking mix always wins my friends over (and disappears in record time).

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If the trail mix sits anywhere too warm, the chocolate melts and everything sticks—cool storage saves a sticky cleanup.
I once skipped the salt and instantly missed that vibrant pop in every bite (a pinch really does the trick).

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Chill the completed trail mix for 10 minutes before packing to prevent any chocolate melting in hot weather.
Using a mixture of roasted and raw nuts adds serious depth—a little variety in texture makes each handful exciting.