No-Melt Trail Mix with Dark Chocolate
A convenient, no-melt trail mix featuring heat-resistant dark chocolate chips, crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruit, and a hint of sea salt. Perfect for beach days, hikes, and road trips without the mess of melting chocolate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: About 4 cups (approximately 8 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 cup roasted almonds, chopped
- 1 cup cashews, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup no-melt dark chocolate chips
- Pinch of sea salt (about 1/4 tsp)
- Optional: 1 tsp chia seeds
- Optional: Dash of cinnamon or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Roughly chop 1 cup roasted almonds and 1 cup cashews into bite-sized pieces with varied shapes. Optionally, toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes for deeper flavor, then let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped nuts, 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries, and 1/2 cup dried cranberries. Stir gently to mix evenly.
- Fold in 1 cup no-melt dark chocolate chips carefully to keep them whole and maintain their shape.
- Sprinkle a pinch (about 1/4 tsp) of sea salt over the mix and toss lightly to balance flavors.
- If desired, add 1 tsp chia seeds or a dash of cinnamon or vanilla extract for extra nutrition and warmth.
- Transfer the trail mix into an airtight container or resealable bag and store in a cool, dry place until ready to enjoy.
Notes
[‘Use no-melt or heat-stable dark chocolate chips to prevent melting in warm weather.’, ‘Toasting nuts is optional but enhances flavor; cool nuts completely before mixing with chocolate to avoid melting.’, ‘Store trail mix in an airtight container away from direct sunlight or heat to maintain texture and freshness.’, ‘Avoid adding fresh fruit or any ingredient with moisture to prevent chocolate from softening and clumping.’, ‘For longer storage, freeze trail mix up to 3 months and thaw at room temperature before use.’, ‘Chop nuts finely when serving to young children to avoid choking hazards.’, ‘Add crunchy mix-ins like pretzels or granola just before eating to maintain texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (about 40 g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 7
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 4
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