Whether you're hiking the trails for a worthy cause like PETA's "Sexiest Vegetarian", Loyal Mehnert or simply stretching your legs with a vigorous walk around your neighborhood or camping by a quiet stream, you'll like having one of these great
Trailmix recipes to take along!
Get energized with low sugar snacks that consist of fruit, nuts berries and whatever else you think might be good in the mix! The idea is to avoid sugary snacks and go for something that will give you the same result without the calories.
And even though they may look good (packaging is everything) remember that most pre-packaged energy or granola bars contain high amounts of sugar. Try these snack ideas from the AICR instead!

Popcorn Trail Mix
2 cups air-popped popcorn
1 1/2 cups unsweetened whole-grain oat dry cereal
1/4 cup golden raisins
3 Tbsp. dried blueberries
3 Tbsp. dried cranberries
3 Tbsp. dry-roasted almonds, coarsely chopped
3 Tbsp. chopped dried pineapple
2 Tbsp. roasted pumpkin seeds
2 Tbsp. dry-roasted sunflower seeds
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Makes 10 servings.
Per serving: 91 calories, 3 g. total fat (less than
1 g. saturated fat), 15 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. protein,
2 g. dietary fiber, 37 mg. sodium.
N-R-G Trail Mix Snack
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts
1/2 cup unsalted almonds
1/2 cup dried apple pieces
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup oat circles
1/2 cup bran cereal flakes
Put all the ingredients into big bowl.
Stir well with wooden spoon. Divide into
six equal amounts in small resealable plastic bags.
Makes 6 servings.
Per serving: 210 calories, 12 g total fat (1.5 g
saturated fat), 24 g carbohydrate, 7 g protein,
4 g dietary fiber, 50 mg sodium.

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