Kids Love Trail Mix Too
Perfect for little hands and big smiles, "Kids Love Trail Mix Too" is a quick and customizable snack recipe that's as fun to make as it is to eat. Packed with wholesome Cheerios, mini pretzels, dried cranberries or raisins, and a touch of sweetness from mini chocolate chips and marshmallows, this trail mix strikes the perfect balance between healthy and indulgent. Nut-free and ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a lifesaver for busy parents seeking easy snacks for school lunches, road trips, or outdoor excursions. With the addition of freeze-dried fruit for a crunchy twist and roasted sunflower seeds for a protein boost, this kid-approved trail mix is perfect for fueling adventures while offering a variety of textures and flavors. Serve it in individual snack bags for ultimate convenience and freshness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cheerios cereal (or any whole-grain round cereal)
- 1.5 cups Mini pretzels
- 1 cup Unsweetened dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 0.5 cup Mini chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup Roasted, unsalted sunflower seeds
- 0.5 cup Freeze-dried fruit (such as strawberries or bananas)
- 0.5 cup Mini marshmallows
Instructions
Gather all ingredients and ensure they are measured and ready to use.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cheerios cereal, mini pretzels, unsweetened dried cranberries, and roasted sunflower seeds.
Add the mini chocolate chips, freeze-dried fruit, and mini marshmallows to the mixture.
Use a large spoon or clean hands to gently mix all ingredients until evenly combined.
Store the trail mix in an airtight container or resealable snack bags to keep it fresh.
Serve immediately or pack in individual portions for on-the-go snacking.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.5 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3784 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 472.9 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.3 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.2 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 450 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 1488 mg | 32% | |
*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.
