Keep this tasty snack on hand for those days when you need a mid-afternoon energy boost.

Serves 4

  • 1/2 cup unsalted cashews
  • 1/4 cup shelled unsalted sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 2 strips dried mango, cut into chunks
  • 1/3 cup dried banana chips

In a large mixing bowl, toss together all of the ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Per 1/3 cup serving: 222 calories, 5 g protein, 17 g total fat, 6 g saturated fat, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fibre, 0 mg cholesterol, 16 mg sodium

– from the book, “Leslie Beck’s Healthy Kitchen, 250 Quick and Delicious Recipes Plus Essential Kitchen Tips”, by Leslie Beck RD, with Michelle Gelok RD

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