Pumpkin Trail Mix

Ingredients

• 4 cups popped pop corn
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped cashews
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
• 3 tablespoons chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons oats
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Place popcorn, cashews, cranberries, pumpkin seeds, chocolate chips and oats in a large bowl.
2. Pour melted coconut oil on top and toss until well combined.
3. Drizzle honey on top and mix gently until coated.
4. Season with cinnamon and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Makes roughly 8 servings

Per servings: 167 calories | 10.8 g fat | 17.2 g carbs | 2.8 g protein

Notes

Meal Prep Tip! Trail mix is a great on the go snack and can be easily made in the comfort of your home. Try adding pumpkin seeds to get in the spirit of fall and optimize your nutrition! Pumpkin seeds are high in omega 3 fatty acids which can help athletes with inflammation. Pumpkin seeds are a primary fat source that also contain 10g of protein, and 2 g fiber per 1/4 cup! Air popped Popcorn is a whole grain containing fiber with a serving size of 3 cups containing 3-5g of fiber. Air popped Popcorn is a great substitute for potato chips. 

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