If you’re on the go, this easy do-it-yourself trail mix recipe is a great snack to pack. Plus, it’s a healthy alternative to a bag of chips.
Ingredients (serves two)
- 1 cup wheat cereal
- 1/4 cup dried fruit: raisins, blueberries, cranberries, chopped apricots, plums, or peaches, or a mixture
- 1/4 cup cashews (1 ounce)
Directions
Mix ingredients, split into two servings, and store in sandwich-sized plastic bags.
Nutrition Information
Each serving contains about 192 calories, 5 g protein, 9 g fat, 28 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, and 115 mg sodium.
2 Comments
What types of wheat cereal (brands/names) options should be looking at? Nice to know which ones are better for you than others. Wheat chex? Honey Nut Cherrios? Would appreciate the advise.
Hi, KK. I shared your question with a Marshfield Clinic registered dietitian. She gave some suggestions: Yes, Wheat Chex or Cheerios are good. Honey Nuts have extra sugar – but could be used. Also, Kashi Go Lean or Mini Shredded Wheat are other suggestions. However, the last two suggestions contain more fiber, so if a person is not used to fiber, they may notice increased gas. -Kirstie