DIY Trail Mix Without Nuts (Kid-Friendly and Easy!)
This nut-free trail mix is a perfect snack for kids with nut allergies and is school safe. Endless customizable, you and your little won't be able to put this down!
Equipment
- 2 Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter unsalted
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups Cheerios or another cereal like Rice Chex
- 1 ½ cups mini pretzels broken into pieces
- ½ cup raisins or dried cranberries
- ¼ cup sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup banana chips
- ¼ cup coconut flakes
- ¼ cup chocolate chips optional
- 1 cup mini marshmallows optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Once melted, stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract.
- Allow the mixture to cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture has thickened slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Cheerios, mini pretzels, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, and dried cranberries (or raisins). If you're using banana chips and coconut flakes, add them as well.
- Pour the melted butter and sugar mixture over the dry ingredients. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Allow the mixture to cool for 10-15 minutes at room temperature to firm up slightly.
- Once cooled, stir in the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows if using.
- Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, refrigerate the trail mix in a dedicated nut-free facility.
Notes
Lower Processed Sugar: You can leave out the chocolate chips and mini marshmallows and replace with a little extra dried fruit
No Bake: If you don't have the time or energy to bake things, simply leave out the unsalted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract and combine all the other ingredients.