Trail Mix Chocolate Nut Clusters are a healthier treat made by combining nuts, seeds and dried fruit with melted dark chocolate then dropping by spoonfuls to form clusters. Top these chocolate morsels with a dusting of flaky sea salt for a sweet and salty snack!
Roast nuts in the oven. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the nuts out on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until fragrant. Watch carefully as they can burn very quickly. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the nuts cool.
Coarsely chop nuts and dried fruit and transfer them to a large bowl.
Melt chocolate pieces or chocolate chips over, not in, a pan of simmering water. You can also melt chocolate in the microwave, removing it and giving it a stir every 30 seconds until melted. Chocolate can burn easily. Remove it from the microwave or from the stovetop before it is completely melted. The remaining pieces will melt in the heat of the warm chocolate.
Add the chopped nuts and dried fruit to the chocolate and stir until completely coated.
Using a cookie scoop or two spoons, form small clusters on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Let cool at room temperature until firm. Store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Choose a variety of nuts, seeds and dried fruit to total 3 cups.These chocolate treats will stay fresh in a covered container at room temperature for about two weeks.For longer storage, you can freeze them, too. They will last for several months.