What's a healthy trail mix recipe I can make for my kids?

For kids who need a healthy and tasty snack, for people on the go, or as a yummy keep-around-the-house emergency nibble, try this homemade trail mix the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients
1 cup of dried apricot pieces, chopped
1 cup dried apple slices, chopped
2/3 cup of roasted soy nuts
1 cup of Kashi "Go Lean" cereal
½ cup of slivered almonds
½ cup of high fiber cereal (at least 6 grams of fiber/serving)

Mix together and keep in airtight container. Serving size is ½ cup. 

Store-bought trail mix can't compete with this simple homemade mix: It's packed with nutrients and fiber. 

Trail Mix

Makes: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 min.

Ingredients
                                  
1 package (8 oz.) DOLE® Chopped Dates
2 cups whole grain, square-shaped cereal
1 cup whole almonds, toasted
1 cup DOLE Golden or Seedless Raisins
1 cup dried banana chips
1 cup dried apricots, cut in half

Directions

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Store in tightly sealed container or zip lock bag.

To make trail mix, combine any or all of these ingredients in an airtight container and toss gently to mix. Store airtight. Lasts for weeks.

- Dry snacks: Cereal (low in sugar -- under 5 grams per serving), small pretzels, graham cracker or rice cake pieces, or animal crackers.

- Dried fruits: Cherries, apricots, raisins, mangoes, or coconut flakes. (Tip: big pieces of dried fruit can be cut up easily using kitchen shears.)
 
- Nuts and seeds: Sliced almonds, pecan pieces, cashew pieces, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, or peanut pieces.