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Trail Mix

Prep time: 5 minutes

Recipe makes: 7 servings (1/2 cup each)

What you need:

  • 1/2 cup seedless raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup dry roasted, unsalted peanuts
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup wheat or bran flakes cereal

Equipment and supplies:

  • Large, sealable food-storage bag or container with lid

What to do:

  1. Combine all the ingredients in the bag or lidded container. Shake or mix.

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

  • 130 calories
  • 3g protein
  • 4.5g fat
  • 0.5g sat. fat
  • 23g carbohydrate
  • 3g fiber
  • 0mg cholesterol
  • 45mg sodium
  • 16g sugars

Serves: 7

Serving size:1/2 cup

Note: Trail mix keeps for about 3 weeks in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

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