Name: Tree-Trimming Trail Mix
Yield: Makes 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 bag (3 ounces) plain, unsalted microwave popcorn; 1/4 cup honey; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup chopped dried figs (or dates); 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Tree-Trimming Trail MixMelanie Acevedo

Good-for-you ingredients abound in this sweet and salty snack, but the real star is the almonds: Their healthy fat can help lower cholesterol, and their fiber may speed up weight loss.

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