Delicious Homemade Trail Mix Recipe with Dark Chocolate and Sea Salt for Easy Snacking
A quick and easy homemade trail mix combining nuts, dark chocolate chunks, dried fruit, and sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy flavors. Ideal for on-the-go snacking or a healthy pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 4 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (150g) mixed almonds, cashews, and walnuts (raw or roasted)
- ½ cup (90g) dark chocolate chunks or chips (at least 70% cocoa)
- ½ cup (75g) dried cranberries or cherries (unsweetened if possible)
- ¼ cup (35g) sunflower seeds (toasted optional)
- ¼ cup (35g) pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw or roasted
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) if toasting nuts and seeds. Spread almonds, cashews, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds evenly on a baking sheet. Toast for 8-10 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent burning.
- Remove nuts and seeds from the oven and let cool completely to avoid melting the chocolate later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled nuts and seeds with dried cranberries or your chosen dried fruit. Toss gently to mix.
- Add dark chocolate chunks or chips to the bowl and mix quickly to avoid melting.
- Sprinkle the sea salt evenly over the mix.
- If using, add coconut flakes and ground cinnamon. Stir gently until well combined.
- Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for up to two weeks or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Notes
Cool nuts and seeds completely before adding chocolate to prevent melting. Toast nuts and seeds carefully to avoid burning. Use flaky sea salt sparingly for best flavor contrast. Store in airtight container away from heat and sunlight. For nut-free version, replace nuts with extra seeds and roasted chickpeas. Soak dried fruit in warm water for 5 minutes if too tough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (about 70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 0.15
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 0.7
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 7
Keywords: trail mix, homemade snack, dark chocolate, sea salt, nuts, dried fruit, healthy snack, easy snack, gluten-free, vegan option