asian snack mix

by Emily on January 11, 2011

in appetizers, whole foods, whole grains

After picking up some chips and salty snacks from the vending machines at work a few different times, I decided that even if I couldn’t find a snack that would perfectly fit my salty craving and my desire for a nutritionally healthy snack, that I could do better than chips from the vending machine. Preferably my snack would taste better too. So I tried some “Zen Party Mix” from Target and loved it. No it wasn’t 100% whole grain or full of protein and fiber, but it did a great job of satisfying that salty craving I get every afternoon.

This last weekend, during my trip to the store, I hoped that The Wedge would have something similar. They didn’t. But they did have some bulk rice crackers and sesame sticks. And I had almonds and wasabi peas at home. And now that I’ve got my own perfect ratio of ingredients, I love my Zen mix even more than the Target version.

Let’s just hope I can ration it out to last me through the week.

Asian Snack Mix - makes about 9 cups

3 cups rice cracker mix
3 cups sesame sticks
2 cups mixed nuts (I would probably add 3 cups next time)
1 1/2 cups wasabi peas

Combine all ingredients and mix.

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{ 14 comments }

Mo January 11, 2011 at 8:21 am

I wish I could shop at The Wedge regularly! I love that store. My brother and SIL live near Lake of the Isles, so I make it a regular stop when I’m visiting.
Your snack mix looks delicious. Wasabi peas and almonds sound like a winning combo.

Emily January 11, 2011 at 1:46 pm: When you come visit MN next, we should plan a shopping trip at the Wedge

Estela @ Weekly Bite January 11, 2011 at 10:01 am

This looks amazing! I can eat those sesame sticks by the handful

Erika @ Dr.TriRunner January 11, 2011 at 11:09 am

that’s weird that the wedge didn’t have a mix like that… the linden hills co-op does!

Mr. & Mrs. P January 11, 2011 at 11:31 am

LOVE IT!!! Buzzed it of course!

catherine (FOOD SNOB) January 11, 2011 at 1:40 pm

Your snack mix looks fantastic! I LOOOOOOOVE rice crackers.

And no worries about the iguana tamale comment — I’m a very laid-back vegetarian. I went veg for health and environmental reasons, not animal rights! I feel people have a right to eat meat if they want to, as long as the meat was cared for humanely when it was alive, and was killed in a safe and respectful way. I’ve just never cared for meat, so becoming a veg was an easy choice for me!

Emily January 11, 2011 at 1:47 pm: Ok, good! Right after I wrote it I realized that might be disturbing to people!!!

Jen @ She said. She said. January 11, 2011 at 3:23 pm

Looks delish. I might do that for our Oscar party. I don’t have luck with portion control with snacks like that so I need to wait until there is a crowd!

Lauren @ Fun, Fit and Fabulous! January 11, 2011 at 5:23 pm

It’s so good to hear I’m not alone in my afternoon salt cravings!! I sometimes just have to give in and steal some of my husbands cheese its! This looks like a much better alternative!

Lindsay @ Pinch of Yum January 11, 2011 at 6:18 pm