Nut Free Trail Mix

This school year, for the first time, two out of three of my kids are in nut free classrooms. Because this is the first time we have experienced this, we have had a lot of discussion about the lunches that are being packed every day. My kids keep saying things like, “Why can’t I just have peanut butter today?” and “I want almonds for lunch tomorrow, I promise not to sit by allergy child.” I have been looking like the mean mommy A LOT lately.

So, after some brainstorming, I came up with this nut free trail mix that everyone loves. I pack it in reusable plastic bowls and include a spoon (for the kids it is easier to eat with a spoon). It takes about 45 seconds to make, they love it, and I can make it up in big batches so that we do not run out every other day. Triple Score!

Nut Free Trail Mix

12oz. pkg. raw sunflower seeds
12oz. pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips
2 cups raisins

Pour all three ingredients into a large bowl and stir together to combine. Store trail mix in a jar in your pantry.

Variations: Try including or substituting other dried fruits like coconut, pineapple, or cranberries.

Frugal Tip: Save large mayonnaise or apple sauce jars for storing dry foods like popcorn, rice, pasta, dry beans, and trail mix.