Freeze-Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Mix - JJ Virgin

Freeze-Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Mix

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October 4, 2016

Here’s a recipe for a tasty trail mix alternative that leaves out the sugar and potential allergens, while still giving you plenty of protein and energy! Freeze-dried fruit is easy to find in grocery or health food stores.

Virgin Diet compliant: Cycles 1, 2, and 3
Sugar Impact Diet compliant: Cycles 1 and 3

  • Prep: 5 mins
  • Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup freeze-dried raspberries

1 cup freeze-dried strawberries

1 cup freeze-dried blueberries

1/4 cup raw pumpkin seeds

1/4 cup raw sunflower seeds

1/2 cup slow-roasted cashews or almonds

Directions

1Combine the berries, seeds, and nut in a bowl.

2Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

3(To Slow-Roast Cashews or Almonds: Place 1 cup raw almonds or cashews and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt in a medium bowl, and add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Soak overnight at room temperature, then drain the nuts. Spread them on a rimmed baking sheet and bake at 140F for 8 hours. Let cool completely before making trail mix.)

This recipe is part of the Cozy Campout Fun menu, with Lentil Bacon Soup, Flank Steak and Vegetable Wraps with Chimichurri Sauce, Campfire Grilled Peaches, and Freeze-Dried Fruit, Nut, and Seed Mix. Check out the Cozy Campout Fun Menu and Guide for links to all the recipes, plus more handy tips and activities for a fantastic campout, even in your own backyard!

Originally published in The Virgin Diet Cookbook, Grand Central Life & Style, 2014

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*If you're in Cycle 2 of the Sugar Impact Diet, hold off on this recipe because it contains fruit.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size1 ounce
Calories138 calories
Sodium40 milligrams
Protein4 grams
Sugar0 grams
Total Fat8 grams
Saturated Fat1 gram
Total Carbohydrates14 grams
Dietary Fiber3 grams