Mommy Mix (Trail Mix)
This mix was created for on-the-go parent. It incorporates nutrient-dense and accessible foods that are easily prepared and actually tastes good. It combines sweet, salty, and the ultimate combination of crunch factors with smooth chocolate to pull it all together!
Equipment
- 1 Large bowl (and airtight container for extra storage)
Ingredients
- Popcorn (Use pre-popped from the store to save time!)
- Roasted chickpeas (store-bought or homemade)
- Dried fruits (mangos, cranberries, blueberries, apricots, raisins…)
- Nuts (cashews, peanuts, almonds, walnuts…)
- Seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds)
- Chocolate chips (or chocolate-covered almonds/raisins)
Instructions
- Toss handfuls of your favourite ingredients into a bowl and mix to your desired consistency. No need to measure.
- Get adventurous with add-ins by experimenting with different combinations of dried fruits, nuts, seeds, sweets, and flavours of chickpeas or popcorn.
- Store additional mixture in an airtight jar for up to 1 week.
- If you choose to share, kids enjoy making their own combinations and decorating their personalized jars.