Description
A festive guide featuring two delightful recipes: outdoor Magical Reindeer Food for scattering on lawns and an edible Reindeer Chow perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup birdseed (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries or chopped dried apples
- 1/4 cup chopped unsalted nuts or seeds (optional)
- 2 tablespoons edible colored sanding sugar or mica-based edible glitter
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (optional)
- 9 cups rice or corn Chex cereal
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup mini M&Ms (or festive chocolate candies)
- 1/2 cup chopped pretzels (optional)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine rolled oats and birdseed in a large mixing bowl.
- Add dried fruit and seeds; toss gently to combine.
- Stir in cinnamon, flaxseed, and edible sanding sugar or glitter.
- Portion into small jars or bags and label for gifting.
- For Reindeer Chow, melt butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter over low heat until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal and fold to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a large freezer bag, add powdered sugar, seal, and shake until coated.
- Spread on parchment to cool, add M&Ms and pretzels, and finish with sea salt if desired.
Notes
Avoid using plastic glitter in outdoor mixes for wildlife safety. Customize mix-ins based on dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required / Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Reindeer Food, festive snacks, holiday treats, edible gifts, family activities