Hit the trails with this tasty trail mix in your backpack, and you’ll have energy for miles.
Sweet and salty flavors combine for the perfect hiking pick-me-up.
Ingredient List:
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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
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1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 cup dried cranberries
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1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
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1 cup sesame sticks or pretzel sticks
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1/3 cup unsalted slivered almonds
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1/4 cup hulled sunflower seeds
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1/3 cup dark chocolate chips
Preparation:
- Lightly coat a skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. Add the oats and toast for about 1 minute.
- In a small cup, combine cinnamon and vanilla.
- Drizzle the vanilla mixture over the oats and stir continuously, until lightly brown, about 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine the toasted oats and the remaining ingredients. Stir to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 229
Fat: 11g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 83mg
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 4g
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Date Last Reviewed: March 23, 2017
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