Spicy Energy Mix

Spicy Energy Mix Recipe Sweet mangos and dates mixed with crunchy pumpkin seeds get a dose of heat from a prepared spice rub.


From EatingWell:  October/November 2005

Yield: 1 serving

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce pepitas, (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 1/2 ounces dried mango
  • 1 ounce pitted chopped dates
  • 1/4 teaspoon prepared spice rub

Preparation

  1. Combine pepitas, mango, dates and prepared spice rub.

Nutrition Per serving:

368 calories; 14 g fat (3 g sat, 4 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 63 g carbohydrates; 8 g protein; 5 g fiber; 121 mg sodium; 456 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C, iron, magnesium, potassium, protein, fiber.

Exchanges: 4 fruit, 3 fat