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  • Make-Your-Own Snack Mix

    Healthier Classics

Making your own snack mix can be healthier and less expensive than buying it

Recipe Source: Deliciously Healthy Family Meals
Prep time Cook time Yields Serving Size
5 minutes 0 minutes 4 servings ½ C snack mix
Photograph of the completed recipe.
Ingredients

  • 1 C toasted oat cereal

  • ¼ C unsalted dry roasted peanuts (or other unsalted nut)

  • ¼ C raisins

  • ¼ C dried cranberries

136
calories
5 g
Total fat
1 g
Saturated fat
0 mg
Cholesterol
75 mg
Sodium
2 g
Total fiber
3 g
Protein
22 g
Carbohydrates
170 mg
Potassium
4%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
15%
Iron
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Directions

  • 1
    Combine all ingredients, and toss well.

  • 2
    Serve immediately, or store for later snacking.

Tip: Put snack mix in individual snack-sized bags for a great grab-and-go snack.

Chefs in Training Most children can make this recipe themselves.

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