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Munchy Trail Mix

Munchy Trail Mix
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Whole Grain Goodness
Eating at least 3 servings of whole grain daily may help reduce blood cholesterol. Look for the word "whole" to be sure you get the whole grain.
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Mix up munchies in minutes! Whole-grain cereal and dried fruits are naturals. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:10 min
makes:7 cups

2cups Cheerios® cereal
2cups bite-size squares cereal (any variety)
2cups crispy corn puffs cereal
1cup raisins
1cup candy-coated chocolate candies, if desired
1cup peanuts, if desired
1.In large bowl or resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix all ingredients. (If serving to children under 4 years old, omit the raisins and peanuts.) Store tightly covered.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information
1/2 Cup: Calories 90 (Calories from Fat 0); Total Fat 1/2g (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 130mg; Total Carbohydrate 20g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 7g); Protein 2g % Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 4%; Iron 25% Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable Carbohydrate Choices: 1 MyPyramid Servings: 1 oz-equivalents Grains 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
 
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I used whatever nuts I had on hand...cashews and walnuts. I also used Multi-Grain Cheerios. This changes the nutritional information, but still a good, filling snack. I love chocolate, so it satisfied my sweet tooth but felt more healthy than eating a candy bar or brownie.
Posted at 3:00 PM on September 23 2008 by Llong
 
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Great Pick Me Upper!
Easy to make...easy to take!! This one is great for taking on a hike and giving you the extra boost you make to finish up. I highly recommend it!
Posted at 9:48 AM on September 18 2007 by RLC