Nut Mixture with Dried Fruit and Seeds (1 Cup)

Reduce the dried-fruit portion and increase plain nuts and seeds; use an unsweetened mix with no added sugar or syrup-coated fruit.

Measure a small serving (about ¼ cup) rather than eating directly from the bag, especially if the mix is fruit-heavy.

Eat the mix after or alongside a balanced meal containing protein and non-starchy vegetables, rather than as a standalone snack on an empty stomach.

Choose almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, or flaxseed as the bulk of the mix, and keep dried fruit to a small garnish.

Replace part of the dried fruit with fresh berries, such as strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries, for less concentrated sugar.

Pair a small portion with plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese to add protein and help slow the rise.