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From EatingWell: Spring 2004, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook (2005), The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004) — Subscribe Now!

Try customizing this basic recipe with your favorite dried fruits and nuts.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Almonds are a good inclusion I think, because I've read that they have certain nutrients/mineral that are beneficial that peanuts alone don't have. I've read cranberries and berries in general are rich in antioxidants and lower in...

2 servings

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition Profile

Ingredients

1/2 ounce whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds
1/4 ounce unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1/4 ounce dried cranberries
1 tablespoon chopped pitted dates
1 1/2 teaspoon chocolate chips

Preparation

Combine almonds, peanuts, cranberries, dates and chocolate chips in a small bowl.

Nutrition

Per serving: 102 calories; 6 g fat (1 g sat, 3 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 11 g carbohydrates; 3 g protein; 2 g fiber; 29 mg sodium; 69 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium, magnesium, fiber, vitamins E and C.

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 fat