Saturday, February 21, 2009

Trail Mix Sandwiches

I learned about these nutritious sandwiches when my daughter Kara was a Girl Scout~
Try them at your next nature outing, or when you just want something different!

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

  • 1 carrot, peeled and grated

  • 1/2 cup raisins

  • 1/3 cup coarsely chopped trail mix

  • 8 slices whole wheat bread


Place cream cheese in a bowl. Add lemon juice and zest, raisins, shredded carrot, and chopped trail mix; stir until well blended and creamy. Spread between 2 slices of bread each.