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Take-Along Trail Mix

Serves

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16

Cost/Serving

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$0.25

Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Ingredients

  • 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 peanuts

Instructions

  1. Wash hands.
  2. Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Store in an airtight container in cupboard for about 1 week, or in freezer for several weeks.

Tips

Dried fruits and nuts are a choking hazard for young children. Make trail mix without dried fruit or nuts for children under the age of 3 to reduce the risk of choking.

Measure 1/2 cup amounts into snack size plastic bags so they’re ready to grab and go.

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Nutrition Facts

16 Servings Per Recipe
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

 
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
 
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrates 34g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 9g
 
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 5g
 
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 41mg
4%
Iron 4mg
20%
Potassium 132mg
2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.