JO's Trail Mix

JO's Trail Mix

What would a cookbook created for men's appetites be without a super snack or two? This healthy version of trail mix is popular with men of all ages (and women, too!). It's crunchy, nutty, sweet, and tangy--and it's a treat to enjoy with-out guilt.
Serves 8 (3/4 cup)

1 cup (3/4 ounce) Cheerios
1/2 cup (3/4 ounce) Wheat Chex
2 1/2 cups (2 1/4 ounces) Rice Chex
1 cup (3/4 ounce) Corn Chex
6 (2 1/2-inch) graham crackers, very coarsely broken
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup (3 ounces) chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup (1 ounce) chopped pecans
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
2 tablespoons granulated Splenda

In a large bowl, combine Cheerios, Wheat Chex, Rice Chex, Corn Chex, and graham crackers. Stir in raisins, apricots, and pecans. In a small bowl, combine apple pie spice and Splenda. Add mixture to cereal mixture. Mix gently to combine. Place in an airtight container to store. Shake well before serving.

HINT: To plump up raisins with out "cooking", place in a glass measuring cup and microwave on High for 20 seconds.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 Bread, 1 Fruit, 1/2 Fat, 2 Optional Calories
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171 Calories, 3gm Fat, 3gm Protein,
33gm Carbohydrate, 183mg Sodium, 2gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 1 Starch, 1 Fruit, 1/2 Fat

"Cooking Healthy With a Man in Mind, pg. 301"