Cereal snack mix with nuts and dried fruit

Cereal snack mix with nuts and dried fruit recipe videos

A cereal snack mix with nuts and dried fruit is a popular, crunchy blend of toasted cereals, various nuts, and sweet dried fruits, often enjoyed as a quick energy boost or on-the-go snack. Common ingredients include oats, cornflakes, almonds, cashews, raisins, and cranberries, with the mix often lightly sweetened or spiced. While its exact origins are tied to the rise of commercial trail mixes in the 20th century, it draws inspiration from traditional mixes like American trail mix and British muesli.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This snack mix is typically high in carbohydrates from the cereals and dried fruit, with a moderate amount of healthy fats and protein from the nuts. It provides key nutrients like fiber, iron, and magnesium, and a standard 1/4 cup serving generally contains around 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	520 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	68 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	8 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	280 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Magnesium	90 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Iron	4.5 mg
Zinc	3.0 mg
Vitamin E	8.0 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg
Folate	60 mcg

Per 1 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a modern, convenient adaptation of the historic 'trail mix' concept, designed for portability and sustained energy. Nutritionally, the combination of quick-release carbs from fruit and slower-digesting fats and protein from nuts makes it an effective snack for balancing energy levels.