Power Trail Mix

Power Trail Mix

 If you're looking for a high energy snack loaded with protein and tastes great you will love my Power Trail Mix. This is a great homemade snack to enjoy for the upcoming spring and summer months. You can add what ever ingredients you like.  I added lots of mixed nuts, seeds and dried fruit, but you can tailor it to your own preference.

This is a perfect snack to keep in your backpack for a day hike or bike ride now that the nice weather is here.  It's healthy and will keep your energy level high.  I add different types of nuts and dried fruit.  You can be creative and add whatever you like, kids love it too.  I store it in glass jars on my counter but you can also refrigerate for freshness.  Here are some the ingredients I use:

Nuts

Sunflower Seeds

Cashews

Pumpkin Seeds

Walnuts

Brazil Nuts

Peanuts

Pistachios

Dried Fruit

Tart Cherries

Raisins

Cranberries

Banana Chips

Papaya

Pineapple

Enjoy!

Berry Benefits

Perhaps you only use cranberries around the holidays, but you'd be wise to keep them on the menu all year long.  Research shows that they may increase your level of HDL cholesterol, the good kind that prevents plaque from building up in your arteries.  They're also packed with flavonoids-antioxidants thought to reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and cancer.  Give your ticker a treat by adding dried cranberries to everything from salad and cereal to trail mix and rice dishes.