Delicious Energy-Boosting Snack Mix (Print Version)

A flavorful mix of nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and chocolate perfect for quick energy boosts.

# Components:

→ Nuts

01 - 1 cup raw almonds
02 - 1 cup cashews
03 - 1/2 cup walnuts

→ Seeds

04 - 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
05 - 1/4 cup sunflower seeds

→ Dried Fruit

06 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
07 - 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
08 - 1/2 cup raisins

→ Chocolate

09 - 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

→ Optional Add-Ins

10 - 1/4 cup shredded coconut
11 - 1/4 cup banana chips
12 - 1/4 cup yogurt-covered raisins

# Directions:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine almonds, cashews, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, raisins, and dark chocolate chips.
02 - Incorporate any desired optional add-ins such as shredded coconut, banana chips, or yogurt-covered raisins.
03 - Stir the mixture thoroughly to ensure all components are evenly distributed.
04 - Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You control every single ingredient, so it actually tastes like what you want instead of some marketing department's compromise.
  • It's ready in ten minutes flat, which beats any drive-through snack run.
  • The texture contrast—crunchy nuts, chewy fruit, melty chocolate—keeps each handful interesting.
02 -
  • Raw nuts absorb moisture from dried fruit, so if you're mixing this more than a day ahead, your almonds will start losing that snap you love—store it right and stir it once or twice.
  • Chocolate chips seize up and get waxy if they touch any moisture, so make sure your dried fruit is actually dry before it meets the chocolate or you'll end up with a gummy mess.
03 -
  • Buy nuts in bulk from a place with actual turnover, not the grocery store shelf where they've been sitting since forever—the difference in flavor is startling.
  • If you're making this for someone with allergies, write down what's in it, because chocolate chips sometimes sneak in soy or dairy in ways people forget to check.
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