Chunky Monkey Snack Mix

I’ve partnered with California Almonds on this post and all opinions are my own. This Chunky Monkey Snack Mix is fun and tasty! Perfect for the kids or better-for-you snacking!

Hi friends! Are you a SNACKER? I am totally a snacker, always have been probably always will be! And it could be anything. I tend to be more of a sweets snacker so you know, with candies and such that could get me into a lot of trouble and quick. But I’ve noticed over the years and especially now that I work from home it makes a huge difference when I stock up on different snacks. Better for you snacks – like nuts. And for me, I choose California Almonds.

Did you know? Just one ounce of almonds (about 23) packs 6 grams of hunger-fighting protein and 4 grams of filling dietary fiber, giving you long-lasting energy you need to power through the day. I’ll take that over high sugary snacks that’ll have me craving more sugar AND crashing later on.

So for this easy and delicious snack mix we grabbed raw California almonds (which tend to be sweeter than roasted and salted almonds – so perfect for a sweet snack mix), organic banana chips and dark chocolate covered raisins. I’m a chocolate fiend, so adding just a touch of dark chocolate in helps me to manage chocolate cravings. With this delicious mix I never feel like I’m missing out.

Then just mix up and add your ingredients to a sealable jar and place it wherever you snack the most. Make your fruits and nuts the EASIEST snack for you to get to. For me, this little jar sits right on my desk so when I feel the need to snack, this is the only thing I grab.

And let me tell you – I’m not the only one clamoring for this Chunky Monkey Snack Mix. I’ve had to keep it away from the kiddos too – they love it! Science is converging about what to eat from a public health and environmental standpoint, with many academic and health institutions recommending a dietary pattern that focuses on plants and produce and minimizes food waste.

Did you know? Eating a more plant-based diet doesn’t have to be complicated. With a “must-have” pantry and refrigerator checklist, delicious and nutritious plant-based meals come together in a flash:

• Olive oil
• Canned beans and tomatoes
• Frozen vegetables
• Old-fashioned oats
• Almonds (whole or slivered)
• Nut butters
• Whole grains (quinoa, brown rice or whole-wheat pasta)

For more information on California Almonds sustainable practices and the importance of plant-based protein, visit Almonds.com and check out the Power of Plant-Based Meals handout.

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