Gifts from Your Kitchen Recipes
Bird Seed
The only trick to this recipe is finding a big enough container in which to mix the treats. Most of these ingredients are available in a variety of weights and sizes. Don't worry if you can't find the exact amount given.
Yield: 26 cups (6 1/2 quarts)
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) jar dry-roasted peanuts
- 1 (14 to 16 ounce) bag plain M&M's
- 1 (14 to 16 ounce) bag peanut M&M's
- 1 (12 ounce) jar dry-roasted cashew nuts
- 1 (10 to 11.5 ounce) jar mixed nuts
- 1 (15 ounce) box raisins
- 1 (14 to 15 ounce) bag pretzel sticks
- 1 (10 to 12 ounce) package sesame sticks
- 1 (8 ounce) bag yogurt-covered raisins
- 8 ounces yogurt-covered peanuts
Instructions
- In a very large container, mix all of the ingredients together, tossing gently.
- Store in airtight containers, gift tins or zip top bags at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
Per 1/4 cup serving: 168 calories (49 percent from fat), 9.5g fat (2.6g saturated), 1mg cholesterol, 4g protein, 18.5g carbohydrates, 1.6g dietary fiber, 233mg sodium