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Chocolate Almond Cherry Snack Mix
Dark chocolate almonds bring sweetness and a firm nutty bite without a melted coating step. Dried tart cherries and lightly toasted pumpkin seeds keep each handful varied.
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- Total
- 15 min
- Active
- 5 min
- Servings
- Calories
- 253 cal / serving
- Difficulty
- Easy
Ingredients · 6 servings
- 1 cup dark chocolate-coated almonds
Woodstock Organic Dark Chocolate Almonds - 6.5 oz6.5 OZ · $9.82 - 1/2 cup unsalted shelled pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup dried tart cherries
- 1 pinch fine saltpantry staple
Checked items are in your order. Amounts scale with servings; products are sold as whole packages.
Steps
Measure the mix
Place chocolate almonds and cherries in a mixing bowl, separating any clumped cherries with your fingers. Keep the bowl away from the warm stove.
Toast the seeds
Set a dry skillet over medium-low heat. Add pumpkin seeds and stir for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant and a few seeds begin to pop; lower the heat if they brown quickly.
⏱ 4–5 min
Cool seeds fully
Spread seeds on a plate and cool for at least 5 minutes, until no longer warm to the touch. Warm seeds would soften the chocolate coating.
⏱ 5 min
Combine and portion
Toss cooled seeds with almonds, cherries and salt until distributed. Divide among six small bowls or pack only once every ingredient is cool and dry.
Nutrition per serving estimated
1 serving = 1 snack portion (one sixth of the mix)
- Calories
- 253
- Protein
- 6 g
- Carbs
- 26.2 g
- Fat
- 15.4 g
- Fiber
- 3.5 g
- Sugar
- 19.2 g
- Sodium
- 28 mg
Estimated from package nutrition labels and USDA FoodData Central values. Actual values vary.
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Read recipe →Tips and substitutions
Use a dry skillet and stir often so small seeds toast evenly.
Wait until the seeds are cool to the touch before mixing them with chocolate.
Dried cranberries can replace cherries; choose tart ones if possible to balance the coating.
For a nut-free variation replace the chocolate almonds with labeled nut-free chocolate pieces and extra pumpkin seeds, checking every package for your needs.
Storage, serving and make-ahead
Storage
Keep the fully cooled mix airtight in a cool, dry place for up to 5 days. Avoid a warm car or sunny shelf, where the chocolate can melt.
Serving suggestions
Serve in small bowls as an afternoon snack, stirring the mix before portioning because seeds settle beneath the larger almonds.
Make ahead
Toast pumpkin seeds up to 2 days ahead and cool fully before sealing separately. Combine with the coated almonds and dried fruit on serving day.
Allergens and product labels
Contains: almonds, soy.
Check each product label for allergen details.
Questions about this recipe
Does the coating include soy?
The package lists soy lecithin in the dark chocolate coating. Check your package label for the complete ingredient and allergen information.
Can I mix in warm seeds?
Let them cool first. Their residual heat can melt the coating and make the dried fruit and nuts stick together.
About this recipe
Estimates use package labels and USDA data; actual values vary.
By Akechi · Published .
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