Take-a-Break Snack Mix

Take-a-Break Snack Mix

Ingredients:

• non-stick Cooking spray

• 1/4 cup sliced, unsalted almonds

• 1 Tbsp. light brown sugar

• 2 tsp. water

• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

• 1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg

• 2 cup whole-grain oat cereal with yogurt-flavored coating

• 2 cup whole-grain wheat and bran flakes with raisins

• 1/2 cups unsweetened, dried cranberries

• 1/2 cups unsweetened, dried blueberries


Directions:

1. Put a piece of aluminum foil about 12 inches square on a platter or baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
2. In a small nonstick skillet, dry-roast the almonds over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly golden brown, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the brown sugar, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the liquid has evaporated and the almonds are coated with the mixture, stirring constantly. Transfer to the foil. Let cool completely, 15 to 20 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients.
5. Add the cooled almonds to the cereal mixture, stirring to combine. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.