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6/20/08 11:55 P

hehe (i think i suggested the trail mix) and the great thing about it is..you can put anything you'd like in it. mini marshmallows are fun and colorful, and don't forget cereals!!! tons of cereals have btwn 100-150 calories per serving, granted, you'll want something that's a bit larger for easier snacking...i actually raelly like honey combs...(120 for 1 1/3 cup) that and good ol' cheerios and chex are great additives, especially with all the flavors of them out now

ooo..and the new Fiber One cinnamon one is delicious!

Edited by: KAYCEE_QUEEN at: 6/20/2008 (23:53)

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6/20/08 12:39 P

This recipe sounds good and I think I will try it


Thanks,

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6/19/08 10:10 P

Have you tried Ellie Kreiger's High energy trail mix recipe on Food network's Healthy Appetite show.
She is a nutritionist and is big on low cal., low fat things.

Compare it to what you have found and see how it compares.

Ellie Kreiger's High energy mix

1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
1/3 cup diced dried apricots
2/3 cup pumpkin seeds
2/3 cup almonds
2/3 cup sunflower seeds

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Separate into 1/3 cup portions.

Nutrition Information
Nutritional Analysis per serving Calories 218
Total Fat 15 grams Saturated Fat 1.8 grams
Carbohydrates 16 grams Protein 7 grams
Fiber 3 grams

Recipe Summary
Difficulty: Easy to make
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 9 servings

hope it helps.

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6/19/08 10:07 P

www.hungry-girl.com/chew/chewdetails.php?i
sid=894
i found this link. it says the best way to make lower calorie trail mix is to use baby snack foods. the little cereal puffs and stuff. i never thought of snacking on that stuff. what do you guys think??

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6/19/08 3:22 P

I've been soaking and roasting my own raw nuts, pecans, walnuts, pumpkin, sunflower, cashews and then adding dried cranberries, raisins, blueberries, and cherries. It is a wonderful snack, however you have to remember proportions. I especially like the trail mix on my salad.

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6/19/08 2:44 P

dries fruit or nuts ONLY

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6/19/08 1:29 P

I'm always intrigued at this suggestion as well. By definition, trail mix has nuts (hi-calorie/fat) and dried fruit (hi calorie/sugar). While it gives you protein and maybe some fiber, it would seem that you're just packing on the pounds if you eat anything more than a micro-handful. That's why I suggested good 'ol popcorn. I'll be interested to hear how people respond too.

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6/19/08 1:07 P

ok on my search for movie theater snacks someone suggested trail mix. and i like that idea alot so i did a search in spark recipies and they had lots but 1/2 cup of trail mix in alot of cases (not all) has about as many calories as i allow myself for lunch. i dont wanna blow the day on a hand full of trail mix so does anyone have any suggestions on stuff to put in it that wont be tons of calories or is all trail mix 170-370 calories per serving??

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