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Sweet Ginger Crunch

This trail mix, updated with crystallized ginger, is ready in a flash. It’s great to have on hand when you need a grab-and-go snack.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 5, 1/2 cup per serving

Ingredients

1/4 cup slivered almonds (about 1 ounce)
1 cup high-fiber cereal (clusters preferred) (about 2 ounces)
1 cup multigrain cereal squares (about 2 ounces)
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated orange zest

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a small skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until just fragrant, stirring frequently. Pour into a medium bowl.

    Step 2

    Stir in the remaining ingredients except the orange zest. Sprinkle the zest evenly over the mixture. Toss until well blended. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

  2. Cook’s Tip

    Step 3

    Adding the orange zest separately helps distribute it more evenly.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 4

    (Per Serving)

    Step 5

    Calories: 146

    Step 6

    Total Fat: 3.5g

    Step 7

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 8

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Polyunsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 10

    Monounsaturated: 2.0g

    Step 11

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 12

    Sodium: 167mg

    Step 13

    Carbohydrates: 28g

    Step 14

    Fiber: 4g

    Step 15

    Sugars: 12g

    Step 16

    Protein: 4g

    Step 17

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 18

    1 Starch

    Step 19

    1 Carbohydrate

    Step 20

    1 Fat

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