Cranberry Dried Fruit Mix (Print)

A chewy blend of dried cranberries, fruits, nuts, and seeds for a healthy snack.

# What You Need:

→ Dried Fruits

01 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
02 - 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
03 - 1/2 cup golden raisins

→ Nuts & Seeds

04 - 1/2 cup unsalted roasted almonds
05 - 1/2 cup walnut halves
06 - 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

→ Optional Add-ins

07 - 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips

# How to Make:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, golden raisins, almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds.
02 - If desired, stir in dark chocolate chips and toss the mixture to distribute evenly.
03 - Transfer the trail mix to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to two weeks.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes infinitely better than store-bought versions, and costs a fraction of the price
  • No baking required—just five minutes of mixing and you have snacks for weeks
  • Naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, making it perfect for everyone at the table
  • The tart cranberries and sweet raisins create this perfect balance that keeps you coming back for handful after handful
02 -
  • Not all dried fruit is created equal—check that apricots and cranberries don't have added sugar listed first in the ingredients. You want fruit, not candy masquerading as health food
  • Store this mix in truly airtight containers, or the nuts will soften and lose their crunch within days. A single gap in the seal changes everything
03 -
  • Buy dried fruit and nuts from bulk bins if possible—you pay only for what you need, and the turnover is faster so everything tastes fresher
  • If your dark chocolate chips keep sinking to the bottom, toss them in a tiny bit of cocoa powder first; it helps them distribute evenly throughout the mix

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