2015 Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe: 3rd place!
Teacher Pat, from Haileybury Public School, submitted this recipe on behalf of her class. Grabbing a handful of this trail mix is a great way to enjoy some sweet goodness. Sprinkle over yogurt or fruit. Check out bulk stores for a wide variety of ingredients.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes
Makes: 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L)
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Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredients
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Dried banana slices |
½ cup (125 mL)
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Each sunflower and pumpkin (pepita) seeds |
½ cup (125 mL)
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Chopped pitted dates or prunes |
1/3 cup (75 mL)
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Dried strawberries or cherries |
1/3 cup (75 mL)
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Chopped dried mango |
1/3 cup (75 mL)
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Raisins |
1/3 cup (75 mL)
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Each chopped dried apricots and apple slices |
1/3 cup (75 mL) |
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Dried cranberries or blueberries |
1/3 cup (75 mL) |
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Chocolate chips (optional) |
1/3 cup (75 mL) |
Directions
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In a large resealable bag, combine banana slices, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, dates, strawberries, mango, raisins, apricots, apple, cranberries and chocolate chips, if using.
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For individual grab and go servings, put ½ cup (125 mL) of the trail mix into small resealable bags.
Nutrition Information per serving 1/2 cup (125 mL):
Calories: 194 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrate: 34 g
Fibre: 4 g
Sodium: 6 mg
Last Update – August 8, 2017