Healthy Dark Chocolate Italian Trail Mix Truffles

These healthy dark chocolate trail mix truffles combine antioxidant-rich dark chocolate with tart cherries, dried apricots, crunchy trail mix, and salty pretzels for the perfect balance of sweet and savory. They’re easy to make, require no baking, and are a great snack for student athletes, busy families, or anyone looking for a wholesome energy bite. I made this recipe up for a Sunday Night Italian themed dinner party in Nashville, Tennessee.

Whether you need a quick afternoon snack, a post-workout treat, or something to satisfy your sweet tooth, these homemade trail mix truffles provide carbohydrates for energy, healthy fats for satiety, and antioxidants from dark chocolate and dried fruit.

Ingredients

• 10–12 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher), chopped
• ½ cup tart dried cherries, finely chopped
• ½ cup dried apricots, finely chopped
• ¾ cup trail mix, roughly chopped (nuts + any dried fruit)
• ½ cup pretzel pieces, lightly crushed
• 1–2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
• Pinch of flaky sea salt
• Optional: chopped pistachios or almonds for topping

Instructions

1. Prepare silicone square molds or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Melt the dark chocolate slowly, stirring until smooth.
3. Stir in the orange zest and a pinch of sea salt.
4. Fold in the chopped cherries, apricots, trail mix, and pretzel pieces.
5. Spoon into silicone molds or form small clusters on parchment.
6. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios or a little extra sea salt if desired.
7. Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until set.

Storage

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Makes 24 truffles

Ingredients:

• 12 oz dark chocolate (70–72%)
• ½ cup dried tart cherries (70 g)
• ½ cup dried apricots (75 g)
• ¾ cup trail mix (90 g)
• ½ cup pretzels (30 g)

Approximate total batch:

• Calories: 2,700–2,900 kcal
• Protein: 35–45 g
• Carbohydrates: 300–330 g
• Fat: 150–165 g
• Fiber: 25–35 g

Per truffle (24 pieces):

• Calories: 115–120 kcal
• Protein: 1.5–2 g
• Carbohydrates: 13–14 g
• Fat: 6–7 g
• Fiber: 1–1.5 g