Monday, July 13, 2009

Trail Mix


Here is the ugly truth! I've been having too many cheat days and it is time to get back on track! I've been having so much fun blogging, but I have gained some weight in the process. (See last few posts for evidence)
So....no more cheat days for me for a while.
I need to get focused and that is probably going to mean that I won't have as many posts to share. Unless you want pictures of protein shakes, salads, yogurt and grilled chicken. I'll try to get creative....we'll see.

Here is my first recipe:

Basic Trail Mix

Add ingredients and mix together:

raw almonds
walnuts
craisins
raisins
mini chocolate chips (I can't help it)
shredded coconut

I made this because I work at a very busy physical therapy office and I need a snack that keeps me going. I usually work until 8 pm, so this is sometimes my dinner. Not ideal, but it could be worse. I measure out 1/3 cup in snack size bags. Now I have an easy to grab, healthy snack for work that has good proteins and fats.

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16 comments:

  1. Trail Mix is such a great pick me up snack. I could munch on this stuff all day!

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  2. I love a good trail mix. The mixture of crunchy and chewy with sweet and salty makes it so yummy.

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  3. I love trail mix, and that picture has me wanting some!

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  4. I love trail mix- and yes, the choco chips are necessary!

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  5. This is a delicious mix! I have to measure trail mix when I eat it, too otherwise I could eat the whole bag - it's so yummy!

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  6. I love trail mix, but never think to make my own, looks good!

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  7. what a nice looking bunch of trail mix - I could eat all of it and more!

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  8. Oh my gosh, I haven't been having cheat days, I've been having cheat weeks, possibly even cheat months! I blame the summer! The trail mix looks wonderful!

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  9. Loving that trail mix. Blogging and all this good food pictured does make it hard to stay the same weight.

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  10. I really love trail mix and have never made it myself, you give me hope.

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  11. Looks like the perfect combo of salty and sweet!

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  12. This trail mix looks great! Its also really yummy to add a whole-grain cereal like cheerios or kashi puffs...and makes me feel like i get to eat more! =)

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  13. I've had a few too many cheat days as well. I think I better make up some of this snack mix!

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  14. I'm in the same cheating-too-much boat. LOVE trail mixes!

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  15. I love trail mix but I've never had any quite like yours! I love the coconut and craisins, yum!

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  16. i love me some Trail Mix! This looks like a really good recipe :) Thanks for Sharing!!!

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