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Tropical Fruit and Nut Snack Mix

Ready In: 25 minutes
Serves: 5
Gluten-freeLow Added SugarVegetarianLow Sodium
Great snack to have on hand when you and your family are on the go!

What you'll need

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Medium saucepan
Spatula or spoon
Oven
Oven mitt
Baking sheet

Ingredients

Serves 5
1 tablespoon Butter
1/4 cup Honey
1 teaspoon Almond Extract or of Coconut Extract
1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
2 cups Old Fashioned Oats
of Nonstick Cooking Spray
1/2 cup Almonds sliced
3/4 cup Dried Tropical Fruit Bits
1/2 cup Banana Chips
1/4 cup Raisins

Directions

1.Preheat oven to 350°F.
2.Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add honey, almond or coconut extract, and cinnamon; mix well.
3.Stir in oats and transfer to a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Spread into a 1-inch thick layer.
4.Bake for 10 minutes, stirring once. Stir in almonds and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more.
5.Remove from oven and toss with dried fruit. Let cool completely and serve.

Chef's Tips

  • Do not give honey to children under the age of one.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 0.75 cup

Serving Per Container 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 384
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13 g17%
Saturated Fat 4 g20%
Sodium 67 mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 62 g23%
Dietary Fiber 7 g25%
Protein 9 g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

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