Recipe: Homemade, Healthier Trail Mix
Trail mix is a great emergency food, however, store bought mixes can be loaded with sodium, sugar or chemicals. Create and stash pre-portioned bags of this healthier mix in your car, purse or desk to combat hunger slumps and blood sugar crashes.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cashews (raw, unsalted)
- 1/2 cup walnuts (look for skin on, as the skin contains the bulk of the nutrients!)
- 1/4 cup coconut chips (unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup Goji berries, OR unsweetened dried cranberries, cherries OR raisins
- 1/4 cup high quality dark chocolate chips
- Sprinkle with cinnamon OR cayenne pepper to taste
Nutrition (Per 1/4 cup): Calories: 200 Fat: 14 g Carbohydrates: 15 g (7 g fiber, 8 g sugar) Protein: 5g
Benefits Include:
- walnuts: high in omega-3 fatty acids which are great for memory and brain health
- cashews: high in bone building magnesium and antioxidizing copper
- dark chocolate: natural antioxidant and a great way to satisfy sweetness cravings
- dried fruit: additional fiber, quick burning carbohydrates for instant energy
