| Healthy holiday timesaver Try this heart-healthy snack, and make extra batches for easy, inexpensive holiday gifts. Package in decorative containers and there’s no need to wrap! Homemade trail mix 1/4 cup whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds 1/4 cup unsalted dry-roasted peanuts 1/4 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup chopped pitted dates 2 ounces dried apricots or other dried fruit Combine all ingredients and store in an airtight container. Experiment with your favorite dried fruits and nuts to make other versions of this healthy snack from EatingWell.com. Makes approximately four ¼-cup servings. NUTRITION INFORMATION per serving: 156 calories; 4 servings: 624 calories; 7 g fat (1 g saturated fat, 4 g monounsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 21 g carbohydrate; 4 g protein; 3 g fiber; 0 mg sodium; 247 mg potassium |
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