Freeze Dried Fruit Recipe Section:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries
  • 1 cup pretzels
  • 1/2 cup almonds
  • 1/2 cup cashews
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

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Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
  2. Roughly chop the pretzels, almonds, and cashews and set them aside in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Add the freeze-dried strawberries and chocolate chips to the bowl and mix everything together.
  4. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Heat the mixture over low heat, stirring occasionally, until everything is melted and well combined.
  5. Pour the honey mixture over the snack mix in the bowl and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  6. Spread the snack mix out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  7. Bake the snack mix in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, stirring once or twice, until everything is lightly toasted and golden brown.
  8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the snack mix cool completely on the pan.
  9. Once cool, transfer the snack mix to an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to a week.

This freeze-dried strawberry snack mix is the perfect combination of sweet, salty, and crunchy. The freeze-dried strawberries add a burst of fruity flavor and a fun texture to the mix, while the honey and coconut oil provide just the right amount of sweetness and stickiness to hold everything together. The pretzels, almonds, and cashews add a satisfying crunch, while the chocolate chips provide a decadent touch of richness.

Not only is this snack mix delicious, but it’s also a great way to use up any leftover freeze-dried strawberries you may have on hand. Freeze-drying is a great way to preserve the flavor and nutrients of fresh strawberries, and they make a great addition to a variety of snacks and recipes. So give this freeze-dried strawberry snack mix a try and enjoy a tasty and nutritious snack that’s perfect for any time of day!