Walnut Trail Mix
The heart-healthy goodness of omega-3s and other nutrients in this walnut trail mix makes it an optimal high-energy snack for people on the go.
Ingredients
2 cups (500 mL) walnut halves
1 cup (250 mL) unsalted pumpkin seeds
1 cup (250 mL) dried cranberries
1 cup (250 mL) chopped dried apricots
1 cup (250 mL) banana chips
1/2 cup (125 mL) goji or açai berries (optional)
1 cup (250 mL) unsalted pumpkin seeds
1 cup (250 mL) dried cranberries
1 cup (250 mL) chopped dried apricots
1 cup (250 mL) banana chips
1/2 cup (125 mL) goji or açai berries (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake in the centre of oven until fragrant and toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a large container, combine toasted walnuts with pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, apricots, banana chips and goji or açai berries (if using).
Store walnut trail mix in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Makes about 4 cups (1L).
Arrange walnuts in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake in the centre of oven until fragrant and toasted, about 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
In a large container, combine toasted walnuts with pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, apricots, banana chips and goji or açai berries (if using).
Store walnut trail mix in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Makes about 4 cups (1L).
Nutritional information
Per 1/2 cup (125 mL) serving, about:
460 calories
14 g protein
31 g total fat (4 g saturated fat)
36 g carbohydrate
6 g fibre
0 mg cholesterol
5 mg sodium
%RDI:
4% calcium
30% iron
20% vitamin A
2% vitamin C
10% folate
