Trail Mix

Note: This simple and healthy snack is designed especially for kids to make on their own.

Whether you're going for a long walk or just playing with friends, this easy and hearty snack is a great one to eat at home or pack for the road!

Ingredients:

1 c. unsweetened cereal of your choice
2 tbsp. (or one miniature box) raisins
2 tbsp. dry roasted unsalted peanuts* (or other favorite nut)

*If allergic to peanuts or nuts, try sunflower seeds without the shell instead.

Utensils:

1 tbsp. measuring spoon
1-cup measuring cup
1 sandwich-size ziplock bag

What mom or dad can do in advance:

Get out measuring cup, spoon, and ziplock bag

Directions:

Pour cereal into ziplock bag.
Add raisins and peanuts, other nuts, or seeds.
Zip the bag closed and shake, shake, shake until well mixed.
Munch and enjoy!

Makes: 1
Serving size: 1 baggie

Nutritional analysis (per serving):

318 calories
11 g protein
16 g fat
39 g carbohydrates
6 g fiber
217 mg sodium
144 mg calcium
11 mg iron

Reviewed by: Jessica Donze Black, RD, CDE, MPH, and Steven Dowshen, MD

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