This decadent slice is a cross between a rocky road and a bag of trail mix! A mix of crunchy and chewy textures makes this an extra satisfying treat.
Ingredients You’ll Need
This slice comes together in minutes and sets into a chewy, crunchy treat -grab full measurements in the recipe card at the bottom.
- Pistachios
- Dried cranberries
- Rice bubbles
- Dark chocolate
- Coconut oil
- Salt
- Coconut flakes
Instructions
Follow along with this step-by-step guide to make your Trail Mix Rocky Road. You’ll find all the exact times, temperatures, and measurements in the recipe card below.
Step one: In a large bowl, toss together pistachios, cranberries, rice bubbles, and coconut flakes.
Step two: Melt dark chocolate, then stir in coconut oil and salt until smooth.
Step three: Pour the chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and stir to coat evenly.
Step four: Press the mixture firmly into the lined tin, sprinkle extra coconut flakes on top, and refrigerate until set.
Step five: Once set, cut into 10 squares and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Trail Mix Rocky Road with Dark Chocolate, Cranberries and Pistachios
Ingredients
- 1 cup crisp rice cereal e.g. Rice Krispies; approx. 28g (formerly "rice bubbles"
- ⅓ cup pistachios roughly chopped, not too small; approx. 40g shelled
- ½ cup dried cranberries approx. 57g
- ¼ cup coconut flakes large unsweetened flakes; approx. 15g
- 8.8 oz dark chocolate chopped or in chips; approx. 250g
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted; approx. 28g
- ½ tsp salt approx. 3g
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan (about 9 x 4 inches / 23 x 7 cm) with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rice cereal, pistachios, dried cranberries, and half the coconut flakes. Set aside.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the dark chocolate (either in the microwave in 30-second bursts or over a double boiler). Once melted, stir in the coconut oil and salt until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until everything is coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press down gently into an even layer, then sprinkle the remaining coconut flakes over the top.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until fully set.
- Slice into 10 pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nevena Petrova says
These look absolutely delicious and easy to make. 😍
Janet k. says
Looks so good
Sarah says
Already made this three times… it’s unbeatable!!
Hong Nguyen says
Amazing! I will make it for my kids
Kerry says
Full recipe please
Liz Douglas says
hey Kerry here’s the link to the full recipe: https://glow-diaries.com/trail-mix-rocky-road/#recipe
Tine says
It’s sweet and crunchy 😍 I love anything rocky road, and this really hits the spot!