It’s no secret that I love making treats and snacks myself for my dogs. I love knowing exactly what’s going into the treats, and by adding certain things that I know my dogs love, I know they won’t go to waste either.
In this series of videos, Melinda Cerritos of Four Paws Pantry in Virginia goes over the basics of making her doggy trail mix. She uses dry breakfast cereals, carob chips, butter, cheese powder, Pupperoni, and brown gravy mix. None of these are terribly healthy for your dog, so you wouldn’t want to feed this constantly — it’s a …read more

Are you looking for a heart-healthy snack? This homemade snack mix is the perfect substitute for chips or other store-bought snack mixes. It’s great to munch on at your desk at work, or a terrific party mix when you are having friends over to watch the game. I tried it this weekend and it was perfect – sweet but not too sweet.
Serves 10; 1/2 cup per serving
Whether your schedule is go-go-go or hurry-up-and-wait, you’ll be glad you packed these tasty tidbits for healthy snacking.
Ingredients

Cooking spray
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons water
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 …read more