Trail Mix Without Nuts: Fun Kid Snack
Trail mix without nuts is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. It is prepared simply by combining different items such as pretzel sticks, goldfish, apple crisps, and rice Chex. It is quick to make, and this nut free trail mix is perfect to take as an on the go snack.
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It is back to school time, and I am looking for snacks to take on the go. This trail mix for kids without nuts is a FUN and tasty snack. Your kids will go crazy for it! After it was all eaten, my kids have requested it several times again.
Most of the prepackaged trail mixes at the store contain tree nuts or peanuts. Both of which my family has food allergies to. I have read label after label and eventually walked away empty handed. Even if they don’t contain the ingredients they often “may contain” them as they are made in the same facility or have shared lines. It finally dawned at me one day to just create my own nut free trail mix. This way I can purchase safe foods I know my kids will enjoy!
Ingredients
- Pretzel sticks
- Goldfish
- Freeze dried apple crisps
- Rice Chex
- Mini marshmallows
- Chocolate chips
Other yummy add-ins
- Cheerios
- Yogurt bites
- Dried fruit: bananas, mangos, strawberries
- Dried edamame
- Roasted sunflower seeds
- Raisins
- Cheez-its
How to make trail mix without nuts
One of the best parts of this snack is that your kids can likely make it themselves! It is a snack and an activity all in one. Set out the snacks with a 1 cup and 1/2 cup measuring scoop and let your kids scoop and serve it themselves. You can place it in a bowl to mix all the ingredients together. Just make sure you store it in an airtight container to prevent the apple crisps and marshmallows from going stale.
- In a medium sized bowl scoop 1 cup of pretzel sticks, goldfish, apple crisps, and rice chex into a bowl
- Scoop 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows and chocolate chips into the bowl
- Mix it up and enjoy!
Why kids will love this snack
It is a combination of all the yummy snacks out there. This trail mix is a real treat and we love to use it on special occasions! This is a perfect snack for school as well. With peanut allergies being so common, many times families are looking for peanut free snacks. This is the perfect one!
Adding protein to nut free trail mix
Since this is a nut free trail mix that removes a majority of the protein typically found in trail mix. I’ve made this with dried edamame and roasted sunflower seeds. My kids were a fan and it adds protein to help keep them fuller for longer!
More tasty snacks
You will also love this Homemade Oven Baked Chex Mix without Nuts. Another easy snack to have on hand are these Turkey and Cheese Roll Ups or these Pigs in a Blanket with Dipping Sauces.
Trail Mix without Nuts
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pretzel sticks
- 1 cup Goldfish
- 1 cup Freeze dried apple crisps
- 1 cup Rice Chex
- 1/2 cup Mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup Chocolate chips
- Other optional add-ins: roasted edamame, raisins, roasted sunflower seeds, or dried fruit.
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Mix it up and enjoy!
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Notes
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- Add dried edamame or roasted sunflower seeds for some protein!
- Other delicious options to add-in: Cheerios, yogurt bites, dried fruit (bananas, mangos, strawberries), raisins, cheez-its
- Store in an airtight container to avoid going stale.
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