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September 26, 2011
Snack Attack
Looking for a crunchy snack with a little sugar, a little salt and a little nutrition? Try these ideas great for kids and adults! Feel free to substitute other dried fruit or nuts depending on your likes/dislikes.
Wild Animal Mix: 2 cups animal crackers, 3/4 cup dried blueberries, 3/4 cup roasted pecan halves, 2 1/2 cups air-popped popcorn. 1/2 cup mix = 104 kcal, 2.4g fiber
Cheesy Mix: 2 cups whole-grain cheddar goldfish, 2 1/2 cups cheddar-flavored mini pretzels, 1 cup dried apple rings, 1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts. 1/2 cup mix = 120 kcal, 2g fiber
Extra Crunchy Mix: 1/2 cup dried cherries, 2 cups whole grain Rice Chex, 1/2 cup roasted unsalted pistachios, 3 cups Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal. 1/2 cup = 119 kcal, 3.3g fiber
Sweet-Tooth Mix: 2 cups pretzel sticks, 2 cups Multigrain Cheerios, 1 cup mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup M&Ms, 1/2 cup raisins. 1/2 cup mix = 106 kcal, 1.1g fiber
Salty-Sweet Mix: 1 1/2 cups Post Honey Nut Shredded Wheat, 1 cup dried mango, 3 cups Triscuit thin crisps, 1/2 cup roasted almonds. 1/2 cup mix = 125 kcal, 2.2g fiber
Posted by Lisa at September 26, 2011 6:09 AM
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