Omega-3 Trail Mix w. Cereal

This Omega-3 trail mix with cereal is a healthy, crunchy snack that is full of important nutrients. Nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and whole grain cereal all have different tastes and textures. Ground flaxseeds and chia seeds give you extra Omega-3 fatty acids. Great as a snack on the go or to put on top of yogurt or oatmeal.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup mixed nuts almonds, walnuts, cashews
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup whole grain cereal such as oats or bran flakes
• 2 tablespoons ground flaxseeds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 300F 150C

In a large mixing bowl, combine mixed nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, raisins, whole grain cereal, ground flaxseeds, and chia seeds

In a separate small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt

Pour the maple syrup mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated

Spread the mixture in an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper

Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the mixture is golden brown and toasted

Remove from the oven and let cool completely before transferring to an airtight container for storage

Enjoy this healthy and crunchy Omega-3 trail mix as a satisfying snack!