5 reasons to choose Sun Maid Seedless Raisins:
- Raisins are 100% fruit – just grapes naturally dried in the sun – and are fat free, cholesterol free and have no added sugar or salt.
- Raisins contain fiber, which may help reduce blood cholesterol levels and lower risk of heart disease.
- Raisins can be purchased in single serving boxes, making it the perfect treat on-the-go.
- Raisins are a versatile dried fruit that can be used in either sweet or savory dishes.
- Raisins are a convenient and costeffective pre-workout snack.
Raisin Energy Snacks
Serves 48 (1 each)
All you need:
4 egg whites or 2 whole eggs- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 tsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-2/3 cups plain no-added-fat or low-fat granola
- 1 cup Sun-Maid natural raisins
- 3 tbsp toasted wheat germ
- 3 tbsp raw sunflower kernels
- 4 tbsp sesame seeds
All you do:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- In a large bowl, beat egg whites and sugar with whisk until smooth. Beat in oil, cinnamon and vanilla.
- Stir in granola, raisins, wheat germ, sunflower kernels and sesame seeds; blend well.
- Coat 13-by-9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Place raisin mixture into pan; pat to even layer.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan. Loosen edges with spatula and invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
- Cut into 4 dozen bite-sized pieces. Store in an airtight container or pack in small plastic bags for on-the-go snacking.
Nutrition Facts per serving: 40 calories, 1g fat, 0g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate, 0.5g fiber, 1g protein.
Source: adapted from sunmaid.com
This information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.