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!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:5 mins

Servings: 8

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

Directions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients and ensure they are measured and ready to use.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the Cheerios cereal, mini pretzels, unsweetened dried cranberries, and roasted sunflower seeds.

Step 3

Add the mini chocolate chips, freeze-dried fruit, and mini marshmallows to the mixture.

Step 4

Use a large spoon or clean hands to gently mix all ingredients until evenly combined.

Step 5

Store the trail mix in an airtight container or resealable snack bags to keep it fresh.

Step 6

Serve immediately or pack in individual portions for on-the-go snacking.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(645.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2420.5

Total Fat 53.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3784.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 472.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 40.3g	0%
Total Sugars 206.7g
Protein 40.2g	0%

Vitamin D 106.7IU	0%
Calcium 449.8mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 1488.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.0%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 74.7%