Try this with portable mix with any combination of dried fruits and nuts.

Makes 5 servings, about 1/4 cup each

ACTIVE TIME: 5 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 5 minutes

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1/4 cup whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds
1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pitted dates
2 ounce dried apricots or other dried fruit

Combine almonds, peanuts, cranberries, dates and apricots (or other fruit) in a medium bowl.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 156 calories; 7 g fat (1 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 247 mg potassium.


1 1/2 Carbohydrate Servings

Exchanges: 1 1/2 fruit, 1 1/2 fat

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store in plastic bags for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

It may have a lot of potassium but it has way too much sugar. Can you suggest a trail mix w/less sugar?

Anonymous, Eastham, MA

My Breakfast Mix is 2 Tbs raw almonds; 2 Tbs raw cashews (if I can find them, or unsalted roasted cashews) and 1/4 cup of a commercial dried fruit mix which has cranberries, blueberries, currants, Thompson raisins, dried pineapple or papaya. I have this with a high fibre cereal and either skim milk or skim yogourt. I might try adding the diced dried apricots next time I make my mix! They are tasty, and I haven't had any for a while!

Anonymous, Orangeville, On

The trail mix was wonderful, can you keep it in the refrigerator or freezer or just make a small bag at a time. Thank you

Anonymous, Ft. Collins, Co

I love it Thank you

Anonymous, MN

I am Australian and have never eaten cranberries. I make a trailmix to share with my grandchildren: 1 spoon unsalted macadamia nuts 1 spoon pumpkin seeds (pepitas) 1 spoon pecan nuts 2 spoons sultanas 1 spoon chopped dried apricots 1 spoon chopped dried peaches 1 spoon dried bananas. With a little bag each, we can walk the yard/garden or go on a car ride to anywhere. Also good (and economical for gran) in the movies, with a drink at intermission.

Iknit, Melbourne, Vi