TRAIL MIX CLUSTERS

By curly

Nutritional Facts
1 piece equals 79 calories, 6 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 26 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fat, 1/2 starch.

Ingredients

• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
• 1/2 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped cashews
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut
• 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup dried cherries or blueberries

Preparation

Step 1

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate until firm. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 4 dozen.

Selected items can be left out, such as coconut. These also freeze well.