Kids Pix Trail Mix

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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)

Tips

Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
You can add in ½ cup (125 mL) of chopped nuts such as walnuts, pecans and almonds for added healthy fats and fibre.

Ingredients
Dried banana slices	½ cup (125 mL)
Each sunflower and pumpkin (pepita) seeds	½ cup (125 mL)
Pitted dates, chopped	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Dried strawberries	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Dried mango, chopped	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Raisins	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Dried apple slices	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Dried apricot slices	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Dried cranberries or blueberries	1/3 cup (75 mL)
Chocolate chips (optional)	1/3 cup (75 mL)

Directions

Wash hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Clean all countertops and equipment used for food preparation.
In a large resealable bag, combine banana slices, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, dates, strawberries, mango, raisins, apples, apricots, cranberries and chocolate chips (if using).
For individual grab and go servings, put ½ cup (125 mL) of the trail mix into small resealable bags.