Best 4 Christmas Reindeer Food Recipes

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Christmas reindeer food is a fun and festive tradition that helps add a touch of magic to the holiday season. Made with simple ingredients like oats, sugar, and glitter, it is a tasty treat for reindeer on Christmas Eve. With many different variations to choose from, creating reindeer food can be a fun activity to do with friends and family while getting everyone excited for Santa's arrival. Whether you are looking for a classic recipe or a more creative option, there is sure to be a reindeer food recipe that fits your needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

REINDEER FOOD



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This snack mix is so addictive, it's known as 'Christmas Crack' among my circle of friends and family! You can choose a holiday mix of M&M's® to make these extra festive!

Provided by inkmistress

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (20 ounce) package miniature pretzels
1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy corn cereal squares (such as Corn Chex®)
1 (16 ounce) jar salted dry-roasted peanuts
1 (14 ounce) package candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
24 ounces white chocolate, chopped

Steps:

  • Cover a large area of counter space with waxed paper and tape it down.
  • Mix pretzels, corn cereal squares, peanuts, and candy-coated milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
  • Melt white chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Pour melted white chocolate over pretzel mixture; stir to evenly coat. Quickly transfer mixture to the prepared waxed paper and spread in a thin layer; cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.9 g, Cholesterol 8.2 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 598.1 mg, Sugar 28 g

REINDEER FOOD



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Reindeer food is for Santa's reindeer, not for kids. Attach this reindeer poem to a bag of reindeer food and sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas Eve.

Provided by Stephanie Gallagher

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup uncooked rolled oats
2 to 6 tablespoons red-colored sugar
2 to 6 tablespoons green-colored sugar

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together rolled oats, red-colored sugar, and green-colored sugar until well incorporated.
  • Transfer sugared oats to zip-topped plastic bags, adding more colored sugar for a festive effect.
  • Tie with a ribbon and attach the following poem: Sprinkle this reindeer food outside tonight. The moonlight will make it sparkle bright. As the reindeer fly and roam This will guide them to your home.
  • On Christmas Eve, hand each child a package of reindeer dust and let them untie the ribbon and sprinkle it on the lawn while reciting the poem. Then, all they have to do is wait!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 1 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 1 g, ServingSize 9 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHRISTMAS REINDEER MIX



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Make and share this Christmas Reindeer Mix recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JAZELL

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups Wheat Chex
2 cups Rice Chex
2 cups Corn Chex
2 cups Cheerios toasted oat cereal
2 cups unsalted pretzels
2 cups M&M's plain chocolate candy
1 (8 ounce) package white chocolate baking squares
1 cup unsalted peanuts

Steps:

  • Mix wheat chex, rice chex, corn chex, cheerios, peanuts, m&m, in a large bowl.
  • Spread a large sheet of wax paper over counter top.
  • Melt white chocolate squares in microwave.
  • Pour melted chocolate over mixture.
  • Mix together very fast.
  • Spread evenly over wax paper and let dry, then break apart and you have a great choc snack !

MAGIC REINDEER FOOD



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Oats are a Reindeer's favorite food, cinnamon is their favorite smell and sugar crystals reflect the light from Rudolph's nose so Santa can find your house. A magical recipe for kids to make on Christmas eve in preparation of Santa's visit, and it wont harm any small animals that might take a bite.

Provided by Recipe Baroness

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 9 reindeer

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup oatmeal
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup red sugar crystals or 1/4 cup green sugar crystals

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a resealable plastic bag.
  • seal the bag and shake until well- combined.
  • when its dark on Christmas eve, sprinkle the magic food on your front lawn to help Santa and his reindeer find your house.
  • Makes just enough for all of Santa's reindeer!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 0.4, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of oats. You can use rolled oats, quick-cooking oats, or steel-cut oats. If you use steel-cut oats, you will need to cook them for a longer period of time.
  • Add some color. You can add some color to your reindeer food by using different colors of sprinkles, glitter, or food coloring.
  • Make it festive. You can make your reindeer food more festive by adding some holiday-themed decorations, such as Christmas trees, snowmen, or Santa Claus.
  • Package it nicely. You can package your reindeer food in a variety of ways, such as in a cellophane bag, a small gift box, or a mason jar.
  • Give it as a gift. Reindeer food makes a great gift for friends, family, and neighbors. It's a fun and easy way to spread some holiday cheer.

Conclusion:

Reindeer food is a fun and easy way to get your kids excited about Christmas. It's also a great way to teach them about the importance of giving. So next time you're looking for a fun and festive activity to do with your kids, try making some reindeer food. They'll love it!

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