Crunchy, Salty & Sweet Trail Mix
Ingredients:
- 1 cup granola
- 1 cup salted pretzel sticks
- 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
- 1½ cups Dried Cranberries
- 1 cup cocoa covered almonds
- 1 cup Dried Cherries
Directions:
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Break the pretzel sticks up coarsely, place in a cereal bowl. Add the granola to a second cereal bowl.
Place 2/3 cup of the chocolate chips in a small heat safe mixing bowl. Melt in the microwave on High for 30 seconds, stir, continue on 20 second intervals, stirring after each one, until the chips are melted and smooth. Mix in remaining chips, stir until melted and smooth.
Drizzle half of the melted chocolate over the pretzels, the other half over the granola. Stir each bowl until thoroughly coated. Spread each on the parchment paper, separating into small chunks. Place in the refrigerator until set, about an hour.
Break into small pieces, add to a large mixing bowl with the cranberries, almonds and cherries, toss to mix.
Store in an airtight container, take with you in snack bags.
Makes about 5½ cups.