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Easy Trail Mixes
By Deborah Shelton
Before you set off on your next family walk or outing, try
making one of these super easy trail mixes to keep your energy up.
Quick Fix Mix
1
cup cheese snack crackers
1
cup honey roasted peanuts
Place all ingredients into a plastic baggie, seal, and then
shake. Enjoy!
Chocolate Popcorn Mix
2
cups spoon size shredded wheat cereal
3
Tbsp. milk chocolate chunks
Toss cereal and popcorn into a large bowl. Place the cranberries
into a small bowl. Melt the chocolate as directed on the package, and stir. Pour
the chocolate over the cranberries and mix lightly. Add the chocolate
cranberries to the cereal mixture, and toss lightly. Spread the mix into a
single layer on a large piece of wax paper. Let it cool completely before
serving.
Fruity Nut Mix
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup dried banana chips
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1 cup unsalted peanuts
1 cup dried fruit bits
Place all of the ingredients into a plastic baggie, seal, and
then shake. Fast, easy and yummy!
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Deborah Shelton is a mother, freelance writer, and author of the brand
new book, "The Five Minute Parent: Fun & Fast Activities for You and
Your Little Ones. " Visit Deborah's website for more family-friendly
ideas. http://www.fiveminuteparent.com
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