Paleo Chocolate Chex Mix
Indulge in the perfect guilt-free snack with this Paleo Chocolate Chex Mix—a delightful, grain-free twist on the classic favorite! Packed with wholesome ingredients like almonds, pecans, shredded coconut, and nutrient-dense seeds, this recipe is naturally sweetened with honey and comes together with rich cocoa powder and a hint of vanilla. Baked to golden perfection and finished with tart dried cranberries, it offers the perfect balance of crunch, chocolatey goodness, and natural sweetness. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy Paleo treat is perfect for satisfying snack cravings, hosting a party, or fueling your post-workout energy needs. Plus, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.5 cup shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup pumpkin seeds
- 0.5 cup sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup coconut oil
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine almonds, pecans, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil and honey together, stirring frequently until fully combined.
Remove the saucepan from heat and whisk in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the nut and seed mix, stirring until everything is well coated.
Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
Add the dried cranberries to the mix and toss to combine.
Once completely cooled, store the Paleo Chocolate Chex Mix in an airtight container or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3579 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 296.5 g | 380% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.7 g | 454% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 60.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 641 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.2 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 56.1 g | 200% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.2 g | ||
| Protein | 77.7 g | 155% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 567 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 2035 mg | 43% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
