Are you looking for a simple and delicious healthy snack that the whole family can enjoy as well as create together? Look no further than a create your own trail mix party!
You can involve your children in as much of the process as you like.
If you have no children or do not even like children …fear not..this activity can be done with a girlfriend,husband, dog,boyfriend or even alone!
Step 1.
make a list of dry healthy snack ideas.
Don’t be afraid Step outside the box a bit …
Think hot air popcorn
Dehydrated fruits or vegetables
Pecans
Cashews
Macadamia nuts
Goji berries
Cranberries
Coconut shreds
Carob chips
The sky is the limit! Let your creativity inspire what you will put in your own custom-made trail mix.
Step 2.
Head to the grocery store and directly go to the bulk bin section.
Not only look for the ingredients on your list but also be inspired by all the unique choices that you may never have even thought of using.
My girls personally love the bulk bin section of the store. Even with the no grazing signs plastered on the bins,they have been known to test a chocolate nut or two… Hey there kids and isn’t that part of the fun of being a kid?
Bianca making grocery shopping a fun experience not a boring chore!One very important note:
Remember that when you are purchasing the snacks look at the ingredients and choose nuts and other goodies that are not saturated in oils, sugars, and loads of sodium. Simply look for raw or at least dry roasted with no oil when ever possible.
I like to pick at least 5-6 items to make a nice trail mix.
Step 3.
Turn on some inspiring music to create a more fun working environment. My girls love Lady Gaga so thats what we love to jam to!
Step 4.
Once back home have your children help you put each ingredient into separate bowls or better yet I find that muffin tin trays work really well too!
Step 5.
For easy travel put trail mix in plastic containers. Zip lock bags work well too and they can generally be reused when you are only putting in dry ingredients.
I like to have the girls make up to a weeks worth of containers so that we already have a pre packed snack ready to go at a moments notice.
Step 6.
The buffet line is now open!
Have your children pick a few ingredients from each bowl and put it in the containers of choice.
Since you have involved your kids in the decision-making process they will generally be more excited to pick as well as eat the ingredients in front of them.
Step 7.
Let the party begin! Enjoy the fruits of your labor! Creating healthy trail mix really is that simple! I would love to hear your ideas for creating a healthy trail mix!
Healthy hugs,
Vanessa
