Description
A wholesome and easy-to-prepare baby trail mix featuring plain Cheerios, yogurt melts, puffed cereals, freeze-dried fruit pieces, and mini rice cakes. This tasty snack is perfect for babies and toddlers learning to self-feed, providing a balanced mix of flavors and textures that support early eating adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup plain Cheerios (or low-sugar oat cereal)
- ½ cup yogurt melts (any flavor)
- ¼ cup puffed rice or puffed multigrain cereal
- ¼ cup freeze-dried fruit pieces (such as strawberries, bananas, or blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons mini rice cakes or baby teething crackers (broken into small pieces)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add 1 cup of plain Cheerios, ½ cup of yogurt melts, ¼ cup of puffed rice or multigrain cereal, ¼ cup of freeze-dried fruit pieces, and 2 tablespoons of mini rice cakes broken into small pieces.
- Mix Gently: Use a spoon or clean hands to gently mix all the ingredients together until evenly distributed, ensuring the different textures are well blended for variety.
- Store Appropriately: Transfer the trail mix into an airtight container to keep it fresh. Store at room temperature and use within 5 days to maintain optimal freshness and safety.
- Serve Safely: Offer in small portions suitable for babies and toddlers who are self-feeding and can safely chew solid foods. Always supervise during snack time to prevent choking hazards.
Notes
- Always supervise babies while eating to ensure safety.
- Use unsweetened, age-appropriate versions of all ingredients to keep the snack healthy.
- Avoid any pieces that are too hard or large for your child’s chewing ability to reduce choking risk.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
