Description
This easy and adorable Baby Trail Mix with Cheerios and Yogurt Melts is a great snack for your little one. Packed with wholesome ingredients like Cheerios, yogurt melts, and a few other tasty treats, it’s a fun and nutritious option for toddlers or young children. Perfect for busy days or as a snack on-the-go!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Cheerios (or any other baby-friendly cereal)
- 1/2 cup yogurt melts (Aldi or other brands)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, cranberries, or chopped dried apricots – optional)
- 1/4 cup mini graham cracker pieces (optional)
- 1/4 cup mini pretzels (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- If using dried fruit, chop it into small pieces, especially if it’s large like apricots or raisins.
- Break up the mini graham crackers and mini pretzels into smaller, bite-sized pieces to ensure they’re suitable for your baby.
- Mix Everything Together:
- In a large bowl, combine the Cheerios, yogurt melts, dried fruit, mini graham crackers, and mini pretzels (if using).
- Gently stir to combine, ensuring the yogurt melts are evenly distributed.
- Serve or Store:
- Serve immediately as a snack, or store in an airtight container for up to a week. This trail mix makes a perfect snack for road trips, picnics, or as a go-to treat for your baby or toddler.
- Enjoy:
- Let your little one enjoy this fun and easy-to-eat snack!
Notes
- Be sure to cut dried fruit into small, manageable pieces to prevent any choking hazards.
- Always supervise babies and toddlers while eating to avoid any potential choking risks.
- You can customize the mix by adding other baby-friendly ingredients like mini rice cakes or small cereal puffs.
- The yogurt melts add a sweet touch, but if you want a lower-sugar version, you can opt for plain yogurt melts or leave them out entirely.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe (about 1/4 cup)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 30mg