RECIPE

HAPPY TRAIL HIKING MIX

• 12 ounces dried mixed fruit, chopped

• 1 cup natural almonds

• 1 cup pecans, unsalted

• 14 ounces Chex wheat cereal

• 1/2 cup Texas wildflower honey

• 12 snack bags

1 Heat oven to 300°F.

2 Line a large baking sheet with foil, then spray with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.

3 Combine mixed fruit, almonds, pecans, wheat squares and honey on prepared baking sheet; toss mixture to coat.

4 Bake trail mix on center oven rack 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through baking time; cool.

5 For portion, place 1/2 cup in each snack bag.

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