Ingredients
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup apple cider
2 cups uncooked rolled oats
2/3 cup chopped walnuts
2/3 cup nut-like cereal nuggets (such as Grape-Nuts®)
2/3 cup chopped prunes
1/2 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine sugar and cider. Cook for 3 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Stir in oats and remaining ingredients; cook 5 minutes or until mixture is lightly browned, stirring frequently. Pour mixture onto a sheet of parchment paper, and cool completely. Store in an airtight container up to a week.
Keep it Healthy
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The key to making a healthier trail mix is to keep the salt, sugar and fat in check.
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Look for unsalted nuts and unsweetened fruit when you shop.
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Nuts naturally are higher in heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so be sure to stick to a half-cup serving size to limit fat intake.
Nutrition Facts
Yield: 5 cups
Per 1/2-cup serving: 309 Calories, 11 g Total Fat, 0 mg Cholesterol, 75 mg Sodium, 48 g Total Carbohydrates, 5 g Dietary Fiber, 9 g Protein