Valentines Day Trail Mix

It’s really my father’s fault.  He started delivering Valentine’s Day candy to his (adult) children many years ago.  And when his grandkids came along, they got miniature boxes.  Hand delivered with love. Talk about feeling special!  

Valentines Day Trail Mix

When my father passed away in 2009, I couldn’t let the tradition go.  And this year I included something new, Valentines Day Trail Mix!  

The Valentine’s Day Trail Mix wasn’t really a plan.  Rather it was due to an unusual constraint.  One of my gifts needed to be shipped out of state… in the spare space around a pair of safety shoes…  in a flat rate box.  College kids!

Shoes & Valentines

So instead of shipping a box from Amazon, I tucked cream filled hearts into the toes of the shoes.  And looked for moldable treats like bags of valentine candy to fit the edges of the box.  Better than bubble wrap!  

Which is how I got to the idea of making trail mix. To avoid delivering a complete candy coma, I wanted to add something a little healthier.  And the holiday M&M’s were so cute (are they marketing geniuses or what!), they got me thinking.  I always have jars of my homemade Maple Vanilla Granola around, plus nuts, and dried fruit.  Done!

Valentines Day Trail Mix

But if you are reading this after Valentine’s Day—or don’t want to make an M&M run, this “Valentines Day” Trail Mix will work beautifully with chocolate chips (which I always have bags of).  Or it can be dressed up for another holiday with color matched candies.   

Happy Valentines Day!  

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Valentines Day Trail Mix

2017-02-12 14:38:24

Serves 6

Avoid a holiday candy coma-try some trail mix made with granola, nuts, dried fruit & holiday M&Ms. Great for Valentines Day Trail Mix or for any holiday!

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Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

5 min

Prep Time

5 min

Total Time

5 min

149 calories

18 g

0 g

8 g

3 g

1 g

33 g

11 g

10 g

0 g

7 g

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size

33g

Servings

6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g

13%

Saturated Fat 1g

5%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 5g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 0mg

0%

Sodium 11mg

0%

Total Carbohydrates 18g

6%

Dietary Fiber 2g

8%

Sugars 10g

Protein 3g

Vitamin A

0%

Vitamin C

1%

Calcium

4%

Iron

5%

* 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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Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup granola
2. 1/2 cup walnuts (or your favorite nut)
3. 1/2 cup raisins (or other bite-sized dried fruit)
4. 1/2 cup holiday M&Ms or chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients together. Store in an air-tight container.

Notes

1. Change M&M colors for the holiday!

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calories

149

fat

8g

protein

3g

carbs

18g

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