Heart Healthy
Whether your schedule is go-go-go or hurry-up-and-wait, you’ll be glad you packed these tasty tidbits for healthy snacking.
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Take-a-Break Snack Mix
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Servings:
10
Ingredients
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Cooking spray -
1/4 cup almonds -
1 Tbsp. brown sugar -
2 tsp. water -
1/4 tsp. cinnamon -
1/8 tsp. nutmeg -
2 cup oat cereal with yogurt-flavored coating -
2 cup wheat and bran flakes with raisins -
1/2 cup cranberries -
1/2 cup blueberries
Directions
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Put a piece of aluminum foil about 12 inches square on a platter or baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside. -
n a small nonstick skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly golden brown, stirring occasionally. -
Stir in the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the almonds are coated with the mixture, stirring constantly. Transfer to the foil. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. -
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. -
Add the cooled almonds to the cereal mixture, stirring to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Tip: 1/2 cups per serving
Tip: For variety, substitute different nutrient-dense dried fruits, such as cherries, apricots, and plums, for the cranberries and blueberries. Cut them into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces before adding them to the cereal mixture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
Protein
FiberNutrition Facts
| Calories | 139 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
| Sodium | 124 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | |
| Sugars | 15 g | |
| Protein | 2 g | |
Dietary Exchanges
1 starch, 1 fruit
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Servings:
10
Ingredients
-
Cooking spray -
1/4 cup almonds -
1 Tbsp. brown sugar -
2 tsp. water -
1/4 tsp. cinnamon -
1/8 tsp. nutmeg -
2 cup oat cereal with yogurt-flavored coating -
2 cup wheat and bran flakes with raisins -
1/2 cup cranberries -
1/2 cup blueberries
Directions
Tip: Click on step to mark as complete.
-
Put a piece of aluminum foil about 12 inches square on a platter or baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside. -
n a small nonstick skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly golden brown, stirring occasionally. -
Stir in the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the almonds are coated with the mixture, stirring constantly. Transfer to the foil. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes. -
Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. -
Add the cooled almonds to the cereal mixture, stirring to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
Tip: 1/2 cups per serving
Tip: For variety, substitute different nutrient-dense dried fruits, such as cherries, apricots, and plums, for the cranberries and blueberries. Cut them into 1/4- to 1/2-inch pieces before adding them to the cereal mixture.