Valentine Trail Mix with Chocolate and Berries

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This sweet and salty trail mix combines dark chocolate, freeze-dried berries, and crunchy nuts in Valentine’s Day colors.

It’s perfect for gifting, snacking, or setting out at a party—and it takes about 5 minutes to throw together.

Why You’ll Love It

  • 5 minutes to make
  • No cooking required
  • Makes about 8 cups
  • Great for gifting in jars
  • Customizable to taste preferences

Ingredients

For the Trail Mix

  • 2 cups dark chocolate chips or chunks
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1/2 cup freeze-dried raspberries
  • 1 cup roasted almonds
  • 1 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup yogurt-covered raisins (pink or white)
  • 1/2 cup heart-shaped pretzels or pretzel pieces

Optional Add-Ins

  • Pink and red M&Ms
  • Candy hearts
  • Coconut flakes
  • Cheerios or heart-shaped cereal
  • Macadamia nuts
  • Pomegranate seeds (add just before serving)

Steps

  1. Pour all ingredients into a large mixing bowl.
  2. Use your hands or a large spoon to gently toss everything together.
  3. Be careful not to crush the freeze-dried berries—they’re fragile.
  4. Transfer to an airtight container or divide into smaller portions for gifting.
  5. That’s it—you’re done.

Helpful Tips and Substitutions

Freeze-dried fruit stays crunchy; regular dried fruit works but changes the texture.

Find freeze-dried strawberries and raspberries in the snack aisle or order online.

For a nut-free version, swap nuts for seeds (sunflower, pumpkin) or extra pretzels.

Use pink candy melts instead of white chocolate for more color.

Heart-shaped pretzels are seasonal—stock up when you see them or use regular pretzel twists.

For less sweetness, use unsweetened dark chocolate chips and skip the yogurt raisins.

Toast raw nuts in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes for better flavor if using unroasted.

Serving Ideas

Set out in a large bowl at parties for easy snacking.

Package in small mason jars with ribbon for Valentine’s gifts.

Fill cellophane bags tied with pink ribbon for classroom treats.

Layer ingredients visibly in clear containers for a pretty presentation.

Serve in individual paper cups for portion control at parties.

Add to a dessert charcuterie board for variety.

Make-Ahead and Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Keep away from heat—chocolate will melt and make a mess.

If your kitchen is warm, store in the refrigerator.

The freeze-dried fruit will stay crisp as long as the container is sealed.

If you add fresh fruit like pomegranate seeds, do so just before serving.

Make large batches and divide into gift portions for easy Valentine’s prep.

This trail mix does not freeze well—chocolate gets chalky when thawed.

For Gifting

Fill mason jars and add a handwritten tag.

Use clear cellophane bags with a printed label.

Layer ingredients in a tall jar so colors show through.

Include a small card listing ingredients for anyone with allergies.

Package in a decorative tin lined with tissue paper.

Snacking Made Festive

This trail mix proves that a great Valentine’s treat doesn’t require any baking.

The combination of chocolate, tart berries, salty nuts, and crunchy pretzels hits every craving.

Make a big batch and you’ll have gifts, party snacks, and desk drawer treats all handled.

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