Kid Fun Snack Mix
Perfect for busy parents and pint-sized snackers, Kid Fun Snack Mix is a delightful, no-bake treat that comes together in just 10 minutes. This versatile mix combines the crunchy goodness of Cheerios, savory pretzel sticks, and mini cheddar crackers with the sweet flavor bursts of chocolate candies, mini marshmallows, and dried fruit. Customize it with honey-roasted peanuts for a nutty twist, or leave them out for an allergy-friendly option. This colorful and kid-approved snack is perfect for playdates, lunchboxes, or on-the-go munching. Easy to make and irresistibly fun to eat, this DIY snack mix stores well, keeping snack time stress-free all week!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cheerios cereal
- 1 cup Pretzel sticks
- 1 cup Mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Chocolate candies (such as M&Ms)
- 1 cup Mini cheddar crackers
- 0.5 cup Dried fruit (such as raisins or dried cranberries)
- 0.5 cup Honey-roasted peanuts (optional, for allergy-safe environments)
Instructions
Measure all ingredients and set them out in small bowls or containers.
In a large mixing bowl, combine Cheerios cereal, pretzel sticks, mini marshmallows, chocolate candies, mini cheddar crackers, dried fruit, and honey-roasted peanuts (if using).
Gently stir all the ingredients together using a large spoon or spatula until evenly mixed.
Divide the mix into individual snack-sized resealable bags or serve immediately in small bowls.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 154.0 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.0 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 77 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 2759 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.4 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.6 g | 99% | |
| Total Sugars | 246.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.8 g | 112% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 780 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 29.4 mg | 163% | |
| Potassium | 2512 mg | 53% | |
*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.
