Low Sodium Dark Chocolate Nut Trail Mix Recipe
This low sodium dark chocolate nut trail mix recipe is a simple 3-ingredient snack that you can make in minutes! It’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and tastes amazing.
Each handful has crunchy almonds, soft nutty cashews, and delicious dark chocolate. It’s a great on-the-go snack, that also works in lunch boxes or for a little sweet treat after dinner!
Want more low sodium snack recipes? Try our low sodium honey ricotta dip, low sodium jam cookies, and our favorite low sodium salsa recipe.
This has been one of my favorite snacks lately, it really hits the spot if I have an afternoon sweet tooth! I was inspired to make this recipe by the ‘Dark Chocolate Nut Trio’ snack mix they sell at my local Market Basket grocery store. It is SO good, but expensive – so I wanted to make my own version at home for much less!
I feel a bit silly calling this a “recipe” because it’s just mixing 3 things together, but after trying out different nut-to-chocolate ratios, the ingredient amounts in this one are perfect. Feel free to play around and adjust – if you want more chocolates or different nuts, this recipe is a great blueprint to start building your own favorite mix!
Notes from Our Low So Kitchen
- This low sodium nut mix is crunchy and delicious!
- Super simple, and just 3 ingredients you can find at almost any grocery store.
- A perfect mix of sweet and savory flavors.
- It’s versatile! See our suggestions below for other add-ins you can put in the mix.
- It requires no cooking, so anyone can make this – see our step-by-step photos below if you need extra assistance.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Be sure to visit the recipe card below to see the full ingredient amounts and directions!
This recipe is just 3 ingredients, so let’s dive in! The first are unsalted cashews. I like roasted unsalted cashews which have a nice nutty flavor. If you can only find unsalted raw cashews, you can place them on a sheet pan for a few minutes until they are toasted in the oven and lightly brown.
Next are almonds – you can use either unsalted almonds or lightly salted almonds. Either are delicious! When I make this specific nut mix I do use lightly salted ones as they add just a little bit of salty flavor which pairs nicely with the chocolate.
For the chocolate, I used dark chocolate chunks. I find chunks are nice as you get a good amount of chocolate in each bite, but you can use smaller dark chocolate chips instead too!
Additions and Substitutions
You can use any chocolate you like: milk chocolate or white chocolate are great options! I find the slight bitterness of dark chocolate really nice in this, but sweeter hocolates are also great.
Try different nuts! Walnuts, hazelnuts, shelled pistachios, or peanuts would all be great additions or substitutions.
Add in dried fruit – raisins, dried cranberries, chopped apricots, or dried apple slices would all be tasty additions.
Step-By-Step Photos & Directions
Step 1: Add all ingredients to a bowl: the almonds, cashews, and dark chocolate chunks.
Step 2: Mix well to combine.
Step 3: Store in an airtight container, and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
This trail mix has ~85 mg sodium for a 1/2 cup serving, as it uses lightly salted nuts and dark chocolate… and no added salt.
The sweet and savory combination of flavors in this trail mix is great. It also has a nice varirty of textures from the hard crunchy almonds, so the soft chocolate and cashews.
If you want to make this trail mix even better, then try adding different unsalted nuts and seeds to the mix. Unsalted pretzels also give this a nice crunch. Or add different types of chocolate chips or dried fruit for extra sweetness.
Expert Tips
- Make sure to store this trail mix in a cool, dry place! The refrigerator is perfect.
- Just a reminder that chocolate melts in the sun, so also be careful if you are taking this on-the-go, aka don’t leave it in a hot car.
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Low Sodium Dark Chocolate & Nut Trail Mix
Equipment
- Jar
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups lightly salted almonds
- 2.5 cups unsalted cashews
- 12- ounce bag dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl: the almonds, cashews, and dark chocolate chunks.
- Mix well to combine.
- Store in an airtight container, and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition estimate (for 1 serving)
*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used in our kitchen. It will vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify your nutrition content and sodium amounts.
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