Description
This Baby Trail Mix is a delightful and healthy snack perfect for toddlers and young kids. With a mix of soft, bite-sized snacks like dried fruits, cereals, and a touch of protein, this snack is both nutritious and easy for little ones to enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsweetened dried apples, chopped into small pieces
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped into small pieces
- 1/4 cup mini whole-grain cereal (like Cheerios or a baby-friendly cereal)
- 1/4 cup small puffed rice or puffed quinoa
- 1/4 cup unsweetened raisins or dried cranberries (check for no added sugar)
- 1/4 cup small, unsalted nuts (optional, make sure they are finely chopped if you use them for babies under 4 years old)
- 1/4 cup mini pretzels (unsalted)
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried fruit (such as strawberries or blueberries)
Instructions
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Prepare the Ingredients:
- Chop the dried fruit (apples and apricots) into small, bite-sized pieces, ensuring they are soft and easy for little ones to chew.
- If using nuts, finely chop them into small pieces to avoid any choking hazard.
- Ensure all ingredients are small and safe for babies or toddlers (no large pieces that could be a choking hazard).
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Mix the Trail Mix:
- In a large bowl, combine the dried fruits, cereal, puffed rice or quinoa, raisins, pretzels, and freeze-dried fruit.
- Gently stir to mix all the ingredients together. This is a no-bake, no-cook snack that’s ready to serve!
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Serve:
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to one week. This trail mix makes for an easy snack to pack for on-the-go meals or afternoon munching.
Notes
- Nut-Free Version: You can skip the nuts entirely or substitute with sunflower seeds to make the mix completely nut-free for young children.
- Customize the Mix: You can add other toddler-friendly ingredients like mini marshmallows, small bits of coconut flakes, or even some small chocolate chips for an occasional treat.
- Dried Fruit Tip: Choose dried fruits without added sugar, and be sure they are soft to prevent choking. You can also opt for homemade dried fruit, if available.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack, Kid-Friendly
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per Serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0g