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Popcorn Trail Blaze Mix

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of light microwave popcorn, popped (about 9 cups)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (like cherry flavored Craisins)
• 1/2 cup roasted unsalted almonds

Preparation:

1. Put all ingredients in a large bowl and toss together.
2. Or, add half of the ingredients to each of 2 gallon-size sealable plastic bags and toss to mix.

Yield:
4 servings

Nutritional Information:
Per serving: 200 calories, 5 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate, 10 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 4.1 g fiber, 68 mg sodium (if using lower-sodium microwave popcorn and almonds with no salt added). Calories from fat: 43%.

© 2006 Elaine Magee