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Marlinda Davis

Simple Beach Trail Mix (Crunchy Snack Kids Love At The Beach)

Beach days seem to make kids hungry every fifteen minutes, which is why having an easy grab and go snack in your beach bag can make the day run much smoother. This Simple Beach Trail Mix is crunchy, slightly sweet, and packed with quick energy for kids who are busy swimming, digging, and running along the shore. Parents love it because it is easy to customize, easy to pack, and perfect for toddlers and kids who want a snack they can enjoy between beach adventures.
**Note:** Be aware of your toddler's (& kids') chewing ability, allergies, etc. and use appropriate ingredients.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Servings: 6 snack servings
Course: Beach Snack, Kid-Friendly, Snack
Cuisine: Family-Friendly
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup whole grain cereal squares
  • 1/2 cup pretzel twists or mini pretzels
  • 1/2 cup roasted peanuts or mixed nuts
  • 1/3 cup raisins or dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup yogurt covered raisins
  • Optional add ins:
  • 1/4 cup banana chips
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup dried pineapple pieces
  • 1/4 cup small crackers

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Large spoon or spatula
  • Airtight snack container
  • Resealable snack bags or small containers for beach packing

Method
 

Add The Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the cereal squares, pretzels, nuts, raisins, mini chocolate chips, and yogurt covered raisins.
  2. This combination gives the trail mix a nice balance of crunchy, sweet, and salty flavors.
Mix Everything Together
  1. Use a spoon or spatula to gently stir the ingredients until they are evenly mixed.
  2. Make sure the chocolate chips and dried fruit are spread throughout so every handful has a little bit of everything.
Portion The Snack
  1. Once everything is mixed together, divide the trail mix into snack size portions.
  2. You can place them in small resealable bags or small containers. Pre portioning helps prevent kids from digging through the whole container with sandy hands.
Pack For The Beach
  1. Place the snack bags or containers into your beach bag or cooler.
  2. Since this trail mix does not require refrigeration, it is perfect for quick beach snacks when kids need something fast between swimming and playing in the sand.

Notes

**Note:** Be aware of your toddler's (& kids') chewing ability, allergies, etc. and use appropriate ingredients.
Whole grain cereal adds a satisfying crunch and helps make the snack more filling for active kids.
If you are packing this for toddlers, you can reduce the nut content and replace it with more cereal or soft dried fruit for easier chewing.
Trail mix is one of the easiest snacks to customize based on what your family enjoys. Many parents like to keep a few different ingredients on hand so they can quickly make a fresh batch before heading out for the day.
Because it stores well in airtight containers, you can prepare this mix a few days before your beach trip and simply portion it out when it is time to pack your beach bag.