We all love snacks but sometimes snacks just don’t love us. Ok, they do love us but they seem to love us by settling on the tummy, hips and thighs.
This is a satisfying snack that is healthy and sure to control those cravings. By keeping the ration of nuts higher than the dried fruits, it is even healthier.
Healthier Trail Mix
1 cup of unsalted almonds
1 cup of unsalted pumpkin seeds
1 cup of unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup of chopped dried apricots, chopped
1 cup of dried cranberries (Craisins)
Mix all together and separate into 1/4 cup servings in little snack bags.
Makes about 20 servings and each 1/4 cup serving is
120 calories!
I always keep healthier snacks very handy so that we can grab them in a pinch!
This basket filled with healthy snacks sits right on my kitchen bar!
For more Tips on a Healthier Diet and Menu Options
Cranberry Morning
June 9, 2014 at 11:54 amThe trail mix looks delicious. I need to put them in individual bags like that because it's way too easy to eat too much. lol
Cathy Carroll
June 9, 2014 at 2:09 pmThis looks delicious Evelyn and a great on the go snack for the summer… pinning it….Cathy
Stacey Gibbon
June 9, 2014 at 2:51 pmYUM! I bet this would perfect for a hike or picnic. Looks delicious!
Cari Dunn
June 9, 2014 at 5:43 pmThis will be perfect for Boy Scout camp outs!
Andrea B.
June 9, 2014 at 6:12 pmThis looks like a great combination of fun and healthy ingredients. I *might* add chocolate chips to mine, just because .. Well, chocolate. Ya know?.
Sarah Krouse
June 9, 2014 at 9:20 pmI love the way you've portioned them out. Great idea, and it looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!
Stephanie Paxman
June 10, 2014 at 12:13 amGreat idea to have it packaged and handy!
Jenny Romaine
June 10, 2014 at 12:17 amLooks yummy! although, a few chocolate chips would probably still fall into mine. : )
Sailorchronos
June 10, 2014 at 2:20 amThanks for the tip! I enjoy trail mix and I prefer to not eat chewy bars, which are not as "healthy" as they claim to be because they're full of chemicals and preservatives. Simpler is better.
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration
June 10, 2014 at 11:54 amEvelyn, this is a great idea – I just eat a ton of Craisins and will mix up a great trail mix now! Thanks for sharing and pinning – have a happy Tuesday! xo
Michelle Meche
June 15, 2014 at 5:12 pmI love a trail mix with almonds and dried cranberries. The pumpkin seeds sound really good. I like the idea of pre-measuring/packaging because I know I;d eat too much!