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)
- 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)
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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.
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 – March 22, 2024