Best Fruit N Cheese Snack Mix Recipes

DRIED FRUIT CHEESE BALL

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A different twist for a wonderful cheese ball. I got this recipe from a co-worker's wife. Thanks Maggie!

Provided by DEBBYE

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 3h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons honey
½ (8 ounce) package mild Cheddar cheese, shredded
1 (6 ounce) package dried mixed fruit, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and honey; beat until smooth. Stir in cheese and chopped fruit; mix well.
Form into a ball and roll in chopped nuts. Chill for at least 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.3 calories, Carbohydrate 28.5 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 32.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

FRUIT AND NUT SNACK MIX

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Terrific snack. After mixing it up I place portions in individual mini snack size ziploc bags. Easy to grab and go. From Southern Living.

Provided by Vicki in CT

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 4 1/2 cups, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

9 1/2 ounces mixed nuts (I used Planters Select Cashews with almonds, and pecans)
6 ounces smoked almonds (I used Blue Diamond smokehouse almonds)
8 ounces dried apricots, using kitchen shears cut in halves (or thirds)
8 ounces dried cranberries

Steps:

Combine all ingredients. Store in airtight container or bags.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 734, Fat 58, SaturatedFat 7.2, Sodium 638.6, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 18.9, Protein 21.1

FRUIT AND CHEESE KABOBS

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We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups fresh strawberries, halved
1-1/2 cups green grapes
8 ounces cubed cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, or a combination of cheeses

Steps:

For dip, mix first 4 ingredients. On 12 wooden skewers, alternately thread strawberries, grapes and cheese cubes. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.