Chocolate Strawberry Nut Mix

This chocolate strawberry nut mix is not only a deliciously flavorful treat it’s healthy too! The lightly toasted cinnamon almonds and pecans packs a punch full of healthy fats, fiber, protein and more. The dried strawberries are tangy and when combined with the chocolate chips it’s a party in your mouth! If you love healthy snacks try this Paleo Trail Mix too!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Chocolate strawberry nut mix is a much loved snack for its perfect combination of sweet chocolate, tart, fruity notes of the dried strawberries and the savory, satisfying crunch of the cinnamon nuts.

Ingredients You Will Need

Raw almonds: are unroasted, unsalted, and unblanched having a mild nutty flavor with a crunchy texture.

Raw pecans: are pecans that have not been roasted, oiled, salted or sweetened. Offering a rich, buttery flavor packed with healthy fats.

Freeze dried strawberries: are whole or sliced berries put through a vacuum process at sub-zero temperatures which removes 98-99% of moisture. The result is an intense flavor, and color, that is crunchy and retains nearly all of their nutrients.

Dark chocolate chips: have a higher cocoa content with a more intense flavor than milk chocolate. Opt for dairy-free and refined sugar-free to keep this chocolate strawberry nut mix Paleo friendly.

Extra virgin olive oil: is the least processed form of olive oil. Due to this, it retains its natural antioxidants and vitamins.

Cinnamon: has a warm, sweet flavor and aroma. It is perfect in both sweet and savory dishes and complements every ingredient in a strawberry chocolate nut mix.

Kosher salt: is characterized by its coarse, large grains, usually used for cooking. I like Primal Palate. This salt adds a touch of flavor to the chocolate nut mix featuring strawberries.

Instructions

Preheat oven: to 275˚.

Place almonds and pecans: on a rimmed baking sheet. Both are key to any mix with chocolate and strawberries.

Pour oil: over and toss to coat nuts well.

Sprinkle: with cinnamon and salt and toss well.

Roast: for 10 minutes, then allow to cool.

Allow nuts: to cool completely before proceeding. This step keeps your chocolate strawberry nut mix from melting together.

Once cooled: add chocolate gems (or chips) and toss.

Add: strawberries and toss.

Enjoy!

Recipe Tips and Tricks

Be sure to cool the nuts completely: before adding the chocolate chips so they do not melt.

Use a large baking sheet: so you can spread the nuts out in a layer rather than being piled up. They will roast more evenly this way.

Recipe Variations

Raw cashews or most other raw nuts: work well in this recipe.

Coconut sugar: can be added when roasting the nuts making this mix a little sweeter.

Storage Tips

You can place this chocolate strawberry nut mix in a glass ball jar for up to one month but it will most likely be gone in a week!

FAQ’s about Chocolate Strawberry Nut Mix

Are chocolate and strawberry a good mix?

Strawberries and dark chocolate makes the best combination for any nut mix recipe.

Why should I make my own trail mixes?

When you make your own mix you choose which ingredients to put in there so you can use all of your favorites. Many store bought mixes contain a lot of sugar and salt. Making it at home, you control the amount of sugar and salt that is put into it.

What else can I put in this nut mix?

Coconut chips, raisins, popcorn, or cranberries are just a few options. Keep in mind if you add popcorn it will lessen the shelf life to a couple of days.