Having a quick and easy snack on hand like this homemade fruit and nut mix can be a lifesaver when out for a day trip, or if you have a super busy day and don't have time to stop and enjoy a proper meal. Loaded with cheerios, popcorn, and lots of nuts and seeds, this snack is full of goodness and easily packed into little snack packs to keep in your handbag or day pack.
If you love having quick and easy snacks on hand to keep your belly full when out and about for the day then try out these Peanut Butter Choc Chip Banana Oatmeal Muffins next.
Homemade Fruit and Nut Mix
When we travel the 80% clean eating, 20% whatever I want rule tends to get a bit relaxed. If a place has some item of food they are famous for, I am going to be trying that food.
For example, if there are 3 supposedly amazing doughnut shops, and 4 out of this world ice cream shops close to our accommodation - we will be venturing to them all.
The same goes for poutine, I am going to be trying that in all its forms and beauty. We may or may not book our accommodation solely based on the nearby restaurants.
I admit nothing...
We (as in my husband and I) try and justify these excessive treats by renting an apartment through Airbnb so that we can have a somewhat decent kitchen in which to make our breakfasts and snacks and the occasional meal.
I *always* make a big batch of fruit and nut mix to bring with us when we are heading out and about for some tourist time. It is the one thing I can whip up before we leave and be guaranteed that it will travel well all day.
Plus it keeps the kids entertained during long flights (trying to find the few pieces of dark chocolate I have hidden in there is like 2 hours of entertainment right there).
It is also really lightweight, so it's not going to weigh down your luggage.
Fruit and Nut Mix also doubles as a great crunchy topping to add to some yogurt in the mornings for a quick breakfast option - that's thinking ahead for you right there!
With back-to-school happening all over the U.S. at the moment, fruit and nut mix is the perfect healthy trail mix option for little ones during recess time, or for a quick after-school snack that won't spoil their appetite for dinner.
As always, mix this recipe up with what you have on hand or your preferences. I have a whole drawer in my pantry dedicated to nuts, and can never decide which are my favorite, so a little bit of everything tends to get thrown in there. With this version I opted for some almonds, cashews, and hazelnuts, but add whatever tickles your fancy - you can't go wrong.
This also doubles as a great activity to get the kids involved in the kitchen as well (just don't expect the chocolate chunks to last)!!
Happy snacking.
xx
Recipe
Loaded Fruit and Nut Mix with Dark Chocolate Studs
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Ingredients
- 1 cup brown rice cereal O's or cereal of choice
- 1 cup natural pop corn
- 1 cup nuts of choice (I used a mix of hazelnuts cashews and almonds)
- ⅓ cup pepitas
- ⅓ cup sunflower seeds
- ⅔ cup goji berries
- ¼ cup cacao nibs
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chunks optional
Instructions
- Put all of the ingredients together in a large bowl
- Use your hands or a spoon to mix and combine well. Keep stored in an airtight container or resealable bag
Nutrition
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Wendy says
This is just perfect! I was just saying that I needed to make snack recipes more of a priority so I don't reach for the wrong things.
Donna1 says
Oh I know, it is so easy to reach for the easy pre-packaged stuff, especially whilst traveling!!