Almond Snack Mix

From our friends at the American Heart Association

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

Servings: 4
Serving Size: 1/2 cup

Image courtesy of the American Heart Association

This sweet and crunchy snack boasts plenty of fiber and heart-healthy fat. Once cooled, it’s ready to snack on during the holidays, or to package in single-serving bags for delicious stocking stuffers.

Ingredients

1/3 cup whole, unsalted almonds

2/3 cup whole-grain cereal squares

1/2 cup low-fat granola (without raisins)

1/4 cup dried apricot halves, cut into pieces

1/4 cup golden raisins

1/4 cup sweetened, dried cranberries

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spread the almonds in a single layer on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted, stirring once or twice to ensure even baking. Transfer to a plate to cool completely.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Stir in the cooled almonds.

Quick Tips

Cooking Tip: If all the snack mix isn’t likely to be eaten on the day you make it, we recommend using the golden raisins. The moisture of the dried apricots may cause the cereal to lose its crispness over time. Be sure the almonds are completely cooled when you add them to the mix; otherwise, they will make it soggy.

Tip: Almond Snack Mix can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for three to four weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (serves 4; serving size 1/2 cup)

Calories	174
Total Fat	6.5 g (0.5 g saturated, 0.0 g trans fat, 1.0 g polyunsaturated, 4.0 g monounsaturated fats)
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	72 mg
Carbohydrate	29 g (14 g sugars, 5 g dietary fiber)
Protein	4 g
Dietary Exchanges	1 fruit, 1 starch, 1 fat