Life's Nuts Mocha Crunch

Life's Nuts Mocha Crunch is a flavored nut snack from Esplanda. The name points to a coffee-and-chocolate profile with a crunchy bite. Snacks in this style usually pair roasted nuts with a cocoa and coffee coating, so expect a bittersweet, roasted flavor with some sweetness rather than a salty, savory one. The pack details don't list the exact nut variety, coating or roast level, so check the label for ingredients and allergen information. Serve it at room temperature straight from the pack. Cold dulls coated nuts and can soften the crunch. A small bowl works well for sharing, and a handful on its own makes a good afternoon snack alongside coffee or espresso, where the mocha flavor will echo the drink. For drinks, the coffee-chocolate character suggests a few matches. Stouts and porters share the roasted, cocoa-leaning notes. Aged whiskies, especially sherry-cask styles, and dark rum suit the sweeter, toasted side of the snack. Coffee liqueur and cream-based after-dinner drinks also fit. Serve those in a rocks glass, snifter or small tulip, and put the nuts in a separate dish so the coating stays dry and crisp. The same flavor works outside of drinks. Chop a few over vanilla ice cream or a plain cheesecake for a mocha crunch topping, or fold them into a brownie batter or a trail mix.