Hit the Trail Mix
Servings: 16 ⟩⟩ Serving size: ½ cup
You will need
- 2 cups unsweetened cereal (such as Cheerios, Wheat Chex, Fiber One, Cracklin’ Oat Bran or All Bran)
- 2 cups sweetened cereal (such as Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Mini-Wheats or Life)
- 2 cups small pretzel twists
- 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricots or pineapple chopped into small pieces)
- 1 cup nuts
Shopping list
- Unsweetened cereal (such as Cheerios, Wheat Chex, Fiber One, Cracklin’ Oat Bran or All Bran)
- Sweetened cereal (such as Honey Nut Cheerios, Frosted Mini-Wheats or Life)
- Small pretzel twists
- Dried fruit (raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricots or pineapple)
- Nuts
Nutrients per serving
- Calories 130
- Total Fat 4g
- Saturated Fat 0.5g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 170mg
- Total Carbohydrates 20g
- Dietary Fiber 2g
- Sugars 9g
- Protein 3g
What to do
- 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.
Eat healthy on a budget
- Children are more likely to eat healthy snacks when they are easy to see and reach.
- Pack snack bags of trail mix in lunchboxes and backpacks.
Be food safe
- Store dry foods in a cool, dry place so they will stay fresh.
- Close packages tightly to keep out moisture and insects.
- Unopened ready-to-eat cereals will maintain quality for six to 12 months. Opened cereals should be eaten within two to three months.
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