Kid Friendly Snack Mix
Whip up a batch of fun and flavorful energy with this Kid Friendly Snack Mix! Perfectly designed for little hands and big smiles, this no-bake recipe is ready in just 10 minutes and filled with kid-approved favorites like Cheerios, Goldfish crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips. A pop of dried cranberries adds a touch of natural sweetness, while optional salted peanuts provide a crunchy boost for those who don't need a nut-free option. Ideal for lunchboxes, playdates, or after-school snacks, this customizable mix is as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Plus, it can be prepped ahead of time and stored for up to a week, making it the ultimate grab-and-go solution for busy families!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cheerios
- 1 cup Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Goldfish crackers
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Salted peanuts (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cheerios, mini pretzels, and Goldfish crackers.
Add the dried cranberries, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips to the bowl.
If using, add the salted peanuts at this stage. This step can be skipped if preparing a nut-free mix.
Using clean hands or a wooden spoon, gently toss all the ingredients together until evenly combined.
Transfer the mix to a serving bowl or divide into individual snack bags for easy, grab-and-go portions.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3216 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.7 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 46.7 g | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3521 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 516.4 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.4 g | 148% | |
| Total Sugars | 259.6 g | ||
| Protein | 52.3 g | 105% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 513 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 29.2 mg | 162% | |
| Potassium | 1985 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
