It’s another glorious long weekend here in Canada, the last one of the summer. So why not mark the occasion with celebration!? (Some of us have double reason to party: congratulations to my friends Krista and Brandon who just got engaged last night!)

For those of you who like to party but want to groove to a health-conscious beat, try some of Live Lighter’s healthier-for-you cocktail recipes. Ah, but to properly prepare for a party, you need snacks to satisfy those munchies. So check out the healthier-for-you party mix my good friend, Kathy sent me to share:

Kathy’s Healthy Party Mix

Prep: 10 min.   Cook: 4 hrs
6 TBs. Becel Margarine
2 TBs. Worcestershire sauce
1 TBs. each garlic & onion powder
1 tsp red pepper sauce

2 cups almonds
3 cups pretzels
4 cups shredded wheat (bite size)
4 cups shredded wheat with bran (bite size)

1. Mix butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onion powder, and red pepper sauce in 5-6 quart slow cooker. Gradually stir in remaining ingredients until evenly coated.

2. Cook uncovered for 3-4hrs..  Stir every 15 mins for the first hr. to keep from burning.

Let us know your thoughts and leave a comment!

When I try this snazzy recipe, I’ll be substituting butter for the margarine – I’ll let you know how it turns out.