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Crunchy Trail Mix Chocolate Bark Recipe Easy Homemade Snack with Pretzels and Dried Mango

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A quick and easy homemade snack combining the perfect mix of crunchy pretzels, chewy dried mango, and smooth chocolate for a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 oz (340 g) semisweet or dark chocolate chips or chopped bars
  • 1 cup (50 g) mini pretzels or pretzel twists, roughly broken
  • 3/4 cup (80 g) dried mango chunks, chopped if large
  • 1/2 cup (60 g) mixed nuts such as almonds, cashews, and peanuts (raw or roasted, unsalted preferred)
  • 2 tablespoons (20 g) sunflower seeds (optional but recommended)
  • Pinch of sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Melt the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until smooth and glossy. Alternatively, use a double boiler over simmering water.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine broken pretzels, chopped dried mango, mixed nuts, and sunflower seeds.
  4. Pour half of the melted chocolate onto the lined baking sheet and spread into an even 1/4 inch thick layer.
  5. Sprinkle the pretzel and dried mango mixture evenly over the melted chocolate layer and press down lightly.
  6. Drizzle the remaining melted chocolate over the top to cover the trail mix.
  7. Sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the chocolate surface.
  8. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for at least 1 hour until the chocolate hardens, or freeze for 20-30 minutes for quicker setting.
  9. Remove from fridge and break the bark into irregular chunks.

Notes

Heat chocolate in short bursts to avoid overheating and seizing. Press trail mix gently into chocolate to ensure it sticks. Use good quality chocolate for best flavor and texture. Chill thoroughly for best results. Variations include nut-free, white chocolate, and vegan options.

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