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Tree-Trimming Trail Mix

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Tree-Trimming Trail MixMelanie Acevedo

Good-for-you ingredients abound in this sweet and salty snack, but the real star is the almonds: Their healthy fat can help lower cholesterol, and their fiber may speed up weight loss.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 8 servings

Ingredients

1 bag (3 ounces) plain, unsalted microwave popcorn
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup chopped dried figs (or dates)
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Pop popcorn as directed on package; set aside. Combine honey, oil, bay leaves and salt in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaves. Toss warm popcorn with dried fruit and almonds in a bowl. Drizzle trail mix with honey glaze, toss again, and spread evenly on a baking sheet. Bake until golden, about 3 minutes. Turn off oven, remove sheet and toss trail mix with a spatula; spread evenly on sheet and return to oven for 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving (per 1 1/2 cups): 209 calories
7 g fat
1 g saturated
36 g carbohydrates
4 g fiber
3 g protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self
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