The afternoon slump wants something crunchy and a little sweet. This mix gives you both without a packet of biscuits. Make a jar on Sunday and keep it in your drawer.

Ingredients (makes about 6 handfuls)

• 1 cup roasted makhana
• 1/4 cup almonds
• 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
• 1 pouch each of banana, pineapple and jamun, from frudo
• A pinch of cinnamon

Method

1. Dry-roast the almonds and pumpkin seeds on a pan for 3 minutes. Let them cool.
2. Toss everything together in an airtight jar. Add the freeze-dried fruit last so it stays whole.
3. Shake once, close the lid tightly, and eat within two weeks.

Tip: freeze-dried fruit takes in moisture from the air, so always close the jar properly.