Best 6 Easy Reindeer Food Recipes

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Creating a magical and memorable Christmas Eve for your little ones is an experience that will be cherished for years to come. One of the most beloved traditions is preparing reindeer food to sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas Eve, ensuring that Santa's reindeer have a delicious treat as they make their deliveries. Whether you're looking for a simple and classic recipe or something with a festive twist, there are plenty of easy reindeer food options to choose from. From using basic ingredients like oats and glitter to creating colorful and sparkly concoctions, let's explore some of the best and most magical reindeer food recipes that will delight your kids and make Christmas Eve truly special.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

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

EASY REINDEER FOOD



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Make and share this Easy Reindeer Food recipe from Food.com.

Provided by nofancyname

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 7m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

12 ounces Golden Grahams cereal
8 ounces of salted peanuts
6 ounces white baking chocolate (the bars are best, chips do not yield the best results)

Steps:

  • Melt the white chocolate - you could use the microwave but I find it smoother and less likely to burn by creating my own double boiler. Simply take a small pot, fill with 2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Take a small stainless steel mixing bowl and place on top of that small pot (the bottom should not touch the water). Place chocolate in the stainless bowl and stir regularly until totally melted.
  • Pour cereal and peanuts into a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate on top and mix well with a spatula or large spoon. Mix very well to distribute chocolate evenly.
  • Spread the coated mixture onto wax paper to dry/harden. It will take about 2 hours or more to totally dry. I tend to make mine at night and let cool overnight or else you will be tempted to eat it before its 'ready'! When its 'ready', it will be clumped together in large chunks that you will need to break apart into bite sized pieces - or leave in semi large chunks and let people break off what they want to eat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2, Fat 17.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 309.5, Carbohydrate 42.5, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 22.6, Protein 8.6

REINDEER FOOD



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Let the kids create a snack for Rudolf and his hard-working reindeer team. This crunchy granola also makes a delicious breakfast on Christmas morning

Provided by Miriam Nice

Categories     Snack, Treat

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

150g porridge oats
150g jumbo oats
50g mixed nuts
25g pumpkin seeds
25g sunflower seeds
50g golden caster sugar
4 tbsp sunflower oil
2 tbsp maple syrup
½ tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp mixed spice
½ tsp ground ginger
100g sultanas
100g apricots , chopped
mixture of sweets (we used silver balls, chocolate beans, jelly sweets and hundreds and thousands)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Put all the ingredients (except the apricots, sultanas and sweets) in a large bowl. Stir everything well, then spread out onto two baking trays in an even layer. Put the tray in the oven for 40 mins.
  • Leave the granola to cool on the tray, then break it up into small chunks and stir in the sultanas and apricots.
  • Put the granola in a jar ready for breakfast. To make it suitable for magic reindeer, put a few spoonfuls into a small paper bag and mix in some sweets.
  • Tie with string or a ribbon and add a fun label for Father Christmas to find.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 61 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein

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

REINDEER MUNCH



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Easy and fun to make this snack with the kids. Ideal replacement to the cookies for Santa!

Provided by Melinda Johnson

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Snacks     Party Mix Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex®)
2 cups thin pretzel sticks
1 cup cocktail peanuts
1 cup candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M's®)
1 (12 ounce) package white vanilla baking chips

Steps:

  • Stir cereal squares, pretzel sticks, peanuts, and milk chocolate pieces together in a large bowl.
  • Melt the vanilla baking chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Drizzle melted chips over cereal mixture. Pour mixture out onto a large piece of aluminum foil and cool for 30 minutes. Break into bite-size pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 187.6 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

Tips for Making Reindeer Food:

- Use a variety of ingredients to make your reindeer food more appealing to the reindeer. Some popular ingredients include oats, corn, carrots, apples, and cranberries. - If you are using rolled oats, be sure to toast them in the oven for a few minutes before adding them to the reindeer food. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy. - If you are using fresh fruits or vegetables, be sure to wash them thoroughly before adding them to the reindeer food. - Avoid using ingredients that are too sticky or gooey, as these can be difficult for the reindeer to eat. - Store the reindeer food in a cool, dry place until you are ready to use it. - Put the reindeer food out on Christmas Eve night so that the reindeer can find it.

Conclusion:

Making reindeer food is a fun and easy way to get into the holiday spirit. By following these tips, you can make reindeer food that is both delicious and appealing to the reindeer. So get creative and have fun!

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