Hit the Trail on National Trail Mix Day!

Trail mix is not only a healthy, easy snack on the go but also a great way to utilize your WIC cereals.

 

Encourage your children to make their own by setting out ingredients in bowl. Adult supervision near the chocolate chip bowl is encouraged! 

After your trail mix is ready, take a walk or explore on of Richmond City's beautiful trails along the James River. For more information, click here. Don't forget to bring water too!


Photo from Cooking Matters

Trail Mix

Total Time: 5 - 10 minutes

Serves: 8, 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup unsalted roasted peanuts (optional)
• ⅓ cup raisins
• 1¼ cup crispy whole wheat cereal squares*
• 1 cup mini pretzels
• ⅓ cup chocolate chips

*WIC approved items

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine peanuts, raisins, cereal, pretzels, and chocolate chips.
2. Place in an air-tight container or zip-top plastic bag. Store in a cool, dry place.

Tips:

• Other great trail mix ingredients include dried cranberries, almonds, toasted coconut and pumpkin seeds. The sky is the limit for which dry ingredients you can mix together.