_Sips coffee while typing_
Ladies and gentlemen, let me introduce you to my absolute favorite midnight/work snack that’ll make your taste buds dance – the Sweet & Salty Trail Mix Clusters! Trust me, once you try these bad boys, you’ll be sneaking them at your desk or munching them during those late-night Netflix binges.
As someone who’s always hunting for that perfect snack (and honestly, who isn’t?), I stumbled upon this recipe during one of my hangry moments at 2 AM. Now, it’s my go-to treat that I keep in my cute little mason jar at work, and my colleagues literally can’t keep their hands off it!
Here’s what you’ll need (I promise it’s super simple):
– 1 cup pretzel pieces
– 1 cup mixed nuts (I use almonds and cashews because I’m fancy like that)
– ½ cup dark chocolate chips
– ½ cup dried cranberries
– ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
– 2 tablespoons honey
– 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Let’s get cooking, bestie!
1. First, line a baking sheet with parchment paper (because nobody likes cleaning up, am I right?).
1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil and honey together (30 seconds should do it).
1. Toss in all your dry ingredients except the chocolate chips. Mix it up real good, making sure everything gets coated in that honey-coconut goodness.
1. Now here’s the fun part – melt those chocolate chips (in 30-second intervals to avoid burning, because burned chocolate is a crime against humanity).
1. Drizzle that melted chocolate over your mixture and gently fold everything together.
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1. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto your lined baking sheet. I like making mine about 2 tablespoons each – perfect for popping in your mouth!
1. Pop that sheet in the fridge for about 30 minutes until everything sets.
And voilà! You’ve got yourself the most addictive snack clusters that are sweet, salty, and totally Instagram-worthy. Store them in an airtight container, and they’ll last up to two weeks (but let’s be real, they never make it past day three in my house 😉).
The best part? These babies are actually somewhat healthy! You’ve got protein from the nuts, antioxidants from the dark chocolate, and… okay, who am I kidding? They’re just really, really good!
I’d love to hear how these turned out for you! Drop a comment below and let me know if you added your own twist to the recipe. And don’t forget to follow me on Newsbreak for more drool-worthy recipes that’ll have your friends begging for the details!
P.S. If anyone asks where all the clusters went, just blame it on your roommate. Works every time! 😘
