Lunch: Trail Mix Bites

All the goodness of trail mix bars in bite-size morsels.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Trail Mix Bites

One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

Ingredients

2 cups Cheerios™ cereal
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup roasted salted sunflower nuts
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 teaspoon butter
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

Spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix cereal, raisins and sunflower nuts; set aside.
In 1-quart saucepan, melt brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of the butter and the honey over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Pour honey mixture over cereal mixture in bowl; stir until evenly coated. Spoon heaping tablespoonfuls cereal mixture in each mini muffin cup. Press firmly into each cup. Cool completely, about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 teaspoon butter uncovered on High 20 to 40 seconds, stirring every 10 seconds, until smooth. Drizzle over each cereal bite. Let stand about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store covered at room temperature up to 1 week.

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