Gourmet Trail Mix

Yield: about 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup slivered blanched almonds
• 1/4 cup sunflower seed kernels
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup dried cherries
• 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
• 1/2 cup good-quality chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Spread almonds and sunflower seed kernels on a large baking sheet.
2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 4 to 5 minutes, until golden. Remove from baking sheet and cool.
3. Meanwhile, spread coconut on a baking sheet.
4. Bake at 250 degrees F for about 5 minutes, until light brown. Cool.
5. In a bowl, toss nuts and sunflower seeds with cherries, apricots and chocolate chips. Gently fold in coconut. Avoid over-mixing or coconut will crumble.
6. Store in sealed plastic bags.

Notes

For the best flavor, eat within one day.