Name: "Hit the Trail" Trail Mix
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ½ Cup Unsalted Nuts (Try peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pecans); ½ Cup Dried Fruit (Try dried apples, apricots, figs, prunes, cherries, or raisins); 3 cups Unsweetened Cereal (such as Cheerios, Wheat Chex, Cracklin’ Oat Bran, etc.); 1 Cup Whole Wheat Mini Pretzels; ½ Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (Optional)

You’ll be ready to hit the trail with this high energy snack!

CourseSnack

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Total Time30 minutes

Servings 1/2 cup servings

Calories529kcal

Ingredients

½ Cup Unsalted Nuts Try peanuts, almonds, sunflower seeds, walnuts, pecans
½ Cup Dried Fruit Try dried apples, apricots, figs, prunes, cherries, or raisins
3 cups Unsweetened Cereal such as Cheerios, Wheat Chex, Cracklin’ Oat Bran, etc.
1 Cup Whole Wheat Mini Pretzels
½ Cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Optional

Instructions

Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
Store in airtight container in cupboard for about 1 week or in freezer for several weeks.
Measure ½-cup amounts into small, sealed plastic bags for a grab-and-go snack.

Notes

Recipe Tip: This snack is high in protein, iron, and fiber. However, it can also be high in calories so, pack ½ – cup portions.

Nutrition

“Hit the Trail” Trail Mix