Trail MIx....HOLY MOLY

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emiliewright
emiliewright Posts: 148 Member
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Soooo, for a sweet, but somewhat healthy desert after lunch at work, I brought trail mix. I put it into a baggie and discarded the original packaging. Well when I look at ANY of the calories for trail mix.....IT IS CRAZY!!!! Help? I have the kind with raisins, nuts, and m&ms...suggestions?

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  • bmhicks627
    bmhicks627 Posts: 17
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    Put it together yourself. I know it is a bit of a pain, but so much better. I buy dried cranberries, raisens, mini chocolate chips, Rice Chex, cheerios... etc. Big bowl, toss with hands, put in lots of small baggies, tada!
  • emiliewright
    emiliewright Posts: 148 Member
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    great idea!
  • StacLegg
    StacLegg Posts: 346 Member
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    great idea! thanks
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,241 Member
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    Yes it is healthy, but nuts (not to mention M&Ms) are very calorie dense. So are dried fruits for that matter. One of my pet peeves is the health shows that encourage eating nuts, but don't warn people how many calories they contain. Yes, nuts contain many healthy fats which you need, but none of us need as many nuts as we normally eat.
  • ChefJenn
    ChefJenn Posts: 350 Member
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    try this
    Homemade Trail mix
    1/2 ounce(s) whole shelled (unpeeled) almonds
    1/4 ounce(s) unsalted dry-roasted peanuts
    1/4 ounce(s) dried cranberries
    1 tablespoon(s) chopped pitted dates
    1 1/2 teaspoon(s) chocolate chips

    More cost effective on the purse if you buy all these items and make your own bags of mix
  • harley0269
    harley0269 Posts: 384 Member
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    i have the great value brand mountain trail mix (raisins, peanuts, almonds, cashews & m&m's) .
    its 160 calories per 1/4 cup.
    total fat 9 grams,
    cholesterol is 0,
    sodium is 60mg,
    carbs is 15 grams,
    sugars is 5 grams,
    & protien is 4 grams..
    all in all not too bad as long as i dont have more than 1/4 cup once in a while.
  • emiliewright
    emiliewright Posts: 148 Member
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    i have the great value brand mountain trail mix (raisins, peanuts, almonds, cashews & m&m's) .
    its 160 calories per 1/4 cup.
    total fat 9 grams,
    cholesterol is 0,
    sodium is 60mg,
    carbs is 15 grams,
    sugars is 5 grams,
    & protien is 4 grams..
    all in all not too bad as long as i dont have more than 1/4 cup once in a while.

    This is what I have!!!! HMMM.... MFP is off on the cals then cause its saying A LOT more than that!
  • Jena_72
    Jena_72 Posts: 1,057
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    Kirkland Signaturte (Costco) - Trail Mix (Peanuts, M&M's, Raisins, Almonds, Cashews
    OR
    Naturally Select - Trail Mix Chocolate and Nut Peanuts, Chocolate, Raisins, Pineapple, Bananas
  • lisafrancis629
    lisafrancis629 Posts: 287
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    i have the great value brand mountain trail mix (raisins, peanuts, almonds, cashews & m&m's) .
    its 160 calories per 1/4 cup.
    total fat 9 grams,
    cholesterol is 0,
    sodium is 60mg,
    carbs is 15 grams,
    sugars is 5 grams,
    & protien is 4 grams..
    all in all not too bad as long as i dont have more than 1/4 cup once in a while.


    I love this stuff (and the price is right) but I can't stop with 1/4 cup. I keep going back for another handful and another handful. :grumble:

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