Having healthy snacks available can be crucial for families on the go with a child with diabetes. Try this trail mix for a flavorful, balanced snack.

Story by: Norton Children’s on February 21, 2020

Having healthy snacks available can be crucial for families on the go with a child with diabetes. You can make this easy trail mix ahead of time and portion for single 1-ounce servings for a quick, easy snack when you need it.

EASY TRAIL MIX

Servings: 10 to 12 portions, 1 ounce each

• 1 cup raw almonds
• 3/4 cup raw cashews
• 5 to 10 raw brazil nuts, rough chopped (handful)
• 2/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
• 1/3 cup raw sunflower seeds
• 2/3 cup air-popped popcorn (no oil or salt added)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened dried cranberries, chopped
• 2 tablespoons dark chocolate chips

Chop any large ingredient, if necessary, to make everything about the same size. You can give the dried fruit a little sprinkle of sea salt before mixing it in, for taste. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and enjoy! Stays stored in container for about two weeks.

Nutrition information per 1-ounce serving: 7.5 g fat; about 9 g carbohydrate; 5 g protein