FRUIT 'N' NUT TRAIL MIX

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This snack recipe has a good mix of fruit and nuts. The mild cinnamon flavor adds a nice touch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup sunflower kernels
2 tablespoons butter
4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup cashew halves
2/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups assorted bite-size dried fruit (raisins, apricots, dates, apples, bananas)

Steps:

In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly toast sunflower kernels in butter; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, lightly toast oats in oil. Add the sunflower kernels, cashews, almonds and sesame seeds. , Combine the brown sugar, honey and cinnamon; add to oat mixture. Cook and stir for 5 minutes. Spread in two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. , Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool, stirring occasionally. Stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428 calories, Fat 23g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein.