1 Minute Snack Mixes

Homemade snack mixes are a healthy alternative to packaged chips and other snack items that offer zero nutritional value. Keep an abundance of the below ingredients on hand and ready to mix at a moments notice.

• Whole grain cereals
• Nuts- Be sure to check with your school first, some kids are allergic to nuts, also a choking hazard
• Raisins
• Dried Fruits- pineapple, banana chips, mixed fruits, blueberries, cranberries,  apple chips, and so on
• Pretzels
• Sesame Seeds
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Fish shaped cheese crackers
• Chocolate chips
• Coconut
• Cinnamon
• Homemade spice mixes such as ranch

Some snack mix recipes call for prep using the stove or oven, but simplifying these sort of recipes and omitting the need for cooking will save time. You can mix up your healthy combinations and store in a large airtight container to have on hand all week. Another idea is to store the ingredients seperately in airtight cotainers and stack them in your pantry. Simply pull out the stack then pick and choose which ingredients to use, add to a big bowl, mix, and pack! Kids will also enjoy making their own snack mixes.

A few of my sons favorite combinations

Toasted honey o's (whatever brand you like)
Apple chips
Dash of cinnamon
Raisins

Dried pineapple chunks
Banana chips
Coconut flakes
Cashews

Pretzel sticks
Dark chocolate chips
Dried cherries
Peanuts

Kashi Honey Puffs
Banana Chips
Dried Blueberries

The possibilities are endless, hopefully this list will inspire you and your family to create your own yummy snack mixes!

Have some snack mix ideas you'd like to share with everyone? Simply leave a comment.