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6/5/08 10:06 P

Jo's Trail Mix

Serves 8 (3/4 cup)

1 cup (3/4 oz) cheerios
1/2 cup (3/4 oz.) wheat chex
2 2/3 cups (2 1/4 oz.) rice chex
1 cup (3/4 oz) corn chex
6 (2 1/2 inch) graham crackers, coarsely broken
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup (3 oz.) chopped dried apricots
1/4 cup (1 oz.) chopped pecans
1/2 tsp. apple pie spice
2 tablespoons sugar twin or sprinkle sweet

In a large bowl, combine cereals and graham crackers.
Stir in raisins, apricots and pecans. In a small bowl,
combine apple pie spice and sugar twin. Add mixture
to cereal. Mix gently to combine. Place in an airtight
container to store. Shake well before serving.

Hint: To plump up raisins and apricots without
"cooking" place in a glass measuring cup and
microwave on high for 20 seconds.

Each serving:
HE 1 bread, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat, 2 opt. calories
171 calories, 3 g fat, 3 g protein, 33 g carb,
183 mg sodium, 2 g fiber

Diabetic: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat