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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (44g) Recipe makes 20 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 3/4 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
Calories 107
Calories from Fat 72		(68%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 8.1g	12%
	Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.6g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 69mg		2%
Potassium 123mg		3%
Total Carbohydrate 7.6g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 1.6g	6%
	Sugars 4.4g
Protein 3.1g		6%
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Resveratrol Crunch-N-Munch

Recipe #352932 | 10 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Chef*Lee
Jan 29, 2009

The French Paradox,,,the observation that the French suffer a relatively low incidence of coronary heart disease even though having a diet pretty rich in saturated fats. It is thought that their saving grace is coming from all the red wine that they drink. Red wine contains resveratrol, a natural substance that has been linked to the prevention of many diseases including cancer and also to healthy life expansion. I love red wine but I also wanted to see what other foods contain large amounts of the stuff!! Surprisingly, peanuts!! I decided to put together a trek mix using some of the tasty resveratrol winners!!! I find that I enjoy a mix of fruits and nuts with a little salt and a treat like chocolate rather than just a bowl of just nuts or just fruit. I used salted peanuts to give this mix that hint of salt and balance but you can definitely use raw peanuts along with all of these other raw ingredients. I hope you like the mix!

SERVES 20 -25 , 7 cups trek mix (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blueberries, rinsed and completely dried
2 cups fresh red grapes, rinsed and completely dried
1 cup raw shelled walnuts
3/4 cup dry roasted salted peanut
3/4 cup 60% cacoa bittersweet chocolate chips (I like Ghirardelli or you can use your favorite dark chocolate!)

Directions

1
Rinse your fruit and dry it completely on soft kitchen towels. (the fruit must be dry before mixing with the chocolate and nuts to keep them from getting soggy).
2
Place the blueberries and grapes into a mixing bowl or large ziploc bag.
3
Add the walnuts, peanuts, and dark chocolate and then gently toss around to coat everything in the salt from the peanuts.
4
Store in the fridge and enjoy a handful for dessert or a snack!