Description
A delightful and nutritious baby trail mix featuring the crunch of Cheerios, the creaminess of yogurt melts, and a variety of fruity flavors. This easy, no-cook snack is perfect for on-the-go munching or as a quick energy boost for little ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheerios Mix:
- 1 cup plain Cheerios or other low-sugar oat cereal
Yogurt Melts:
- 1/2 cup yogurt melts (any flavor)
Freeze-Dried Fruit:
- 1/4 cup freeze-dried fruit pieces (such as strawberries, bananas, or apples)
Puffed Rice or Baby Puffs:
- 1/4 cup puffed rice or baby puffs
Soft Dried Fruit (Optional):
- 2 tablespoons small diced soft dried fruit (like raisins or apricots, optional and age-appropriate)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the Cheerios, yogurt melts, freeze-dried fruit, puffed rice or baby puffs, and soft dried fruit if using.
- Toss Gently: Toss the ingredients gently to ensure even distribution.
- Store: Store the trail mix in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Serve: Portion out small servings based on your baby’s age and ability to chew.
Notes
- Always supervise babies while eating.
- Ensure all ingredients are safe and age-appropriate.
- You can customize the mix with different fruits and yogurt melt flavors.
- Avoid ingredients that may pose a choking hazard.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/4 cup
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
