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Do-It-Yourself Trail Mix

Keep your energy level up during outdoor adventures with this Do-It-Yourself Trail Mix. 

Yield

6 cups

Prep time

5 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup whole grain cereal (square type)

1 cup whole grain cereal (O type)

1 cup whole grain cereal (puff type)

1 cup dried fruit (of your choice)

1 cup pretzels (small)

¹/₂ cup nuts (small)

Steps

1. Set out a bowl of each ingredient with a serving spoon.
2. Let guests add a spoon of each ingredient to a plastic bag or other container. Shake to mix. Enjoy!

Notes

• Peanuts and other small foods that are round are easy for your preschooler to choke on when swallowing them. Have your child eat at the table, or at least while sitting down.
• Always watch your child while he or she eats.

Meal Type: Snack

Category: 30 Minutes or Less, Kid-Friendly

Food group: Fruits, Grains

Season: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Source

Oregon State University Extension