July 28, 2011

Bon Appetit Spanish Trail Mix

As I've stated numerous times before, with two growing boys I make a ton of snacks. If given the option, my two boys would eat all carbs and no protein snacks, which would lead to two very cranky young men by the end of the day. Therefore, I try to make at least one snack a week which is high in protein and good fats, such as nuts. The January issue of Bon Appetit magazine had a recipe for Spanish Trail Mix, which looked nutritious and full of protein.

I made a number of major modifications to this recipe. The stores in my area are limited, so I substituted based on what was available locally. First, I had chourico sausage which I had purchased on clearance a while back, which I substituted for the smoked chorizo. Since my sausage was different than the once used in the recipe, I cut the chourico into cubes and quickly cooked it on the stove-top. Second, the only paprika I have been able to find at the grocery stores in my area is McCormick, so I used what I already had, instead of smoked paprika like the recipe states. I understand that the smoked paprika would have had an earthier undertone, but I like to utilize the ingredient which I already have in my pantry. Thirdly, I used dried dates. The recipe uses cubed pitted dates (which I assume are fresh). I have never seen a fresh date in my area, so I used what was available. The dried dates added a sweetness to the almonds, which I liked.

My husband absolutely loved this trail mix. His favorite part were the smoked almonds, which he has now decided are one of his favorite snacks. My youngest liked this recipe, my oldest was indifferent. I liked how high in good protein and fats this snack is, making it a better option than white bread, which is the snack my two boys usually go for first. This is an easy recipe, which could be substituted with a variety of ingredients and makes a delicious, higher protein snack.

For the recipe go to Bon Appetit Spanish Trail Mix.

8 comments:

  1. I'm a huge fan of trail mix. I haven't had smoke almonds in awhile. But, that sounds like it would be really good in a trail mix.

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  2. @Countryside Dish The smoked almonds were delicious and they were graet in the trail mix!

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  3. Sounds so yum! and looks like a great trail mix!

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  5. @Good Girl It was yummy, I love trail mix!

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  6. This would be great for camping, so many times camping trail mix/snacks are sweet based. Thanks.

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  7. @Melynda It would be a perfect camping snack. I agree that most camping trail mixes are too sweet and full of sugar such as chocolate chips. My kids go crazy if they have too much sugar so I am always looking for savory snacks.

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  8. That's one our family's favorite snacks! Following back from the Sunday hop (last week) :) Thanks for coming by Considering The Fields.

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