dried fruit recipes & posts

It’s easy for kids to throw together a quick trail mix with whatever you have on hand. Keep a batch in a big airtight container for impromptu snacking fun! Some tried-and-true options include:
Cereal
Popcorn
Peanuts, pecans, walnuts, almonds, soynuts
Raisins, shredded coconut, other dried fruit
Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds
Animal crackers, teddy bear crackers, goldfish crackers
M&m’s, Chocolate, butterscotch or peanut [...]

1 cups whole wheat flour
3 cups rolled oats
½ cup coconut
½ cup wheat germ
¼ cup water
½ cup oil
½ cup honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp salt
Optional: 1 tbs Sesame seeds, ¼ cup nuts, and/or ½ cup dried fruit.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl (except for optional dried fruit).
Combine remaining ingredients in small [...]

4 cups crispy corn cereal squares
1 cup dried mixed fruit, chopped
¼ cup yogurt covered raisins
½ cup chopped mixed nuts
1 cup banana chips
Mix; store in airtight container.
12 servings.