Reindeer Coated Trail Mix

Bring holiday magic to your snack game with this delightful Reindeer Coated Trail Mix – a festive and flavorful blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy goodness. Perfect for the holiday season, this recipe combines toasted oats, pretzels, and almonds with the warm flavors of cinnamon and a touch of brown sugar, all baked to golden perfection. Once cooled, it’s mixed with dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer in the form of red and green sprinkles. Quick to make in just 25 minutes and ideal for gifting or snacking during your favorite seasonal activities, this trail mix is a crowd-pleaser that adds a whimsical touch to any celebration. Perfect for Christmas-themed treats or winter snack ideas, this recipe is a must-try for the holiday season!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup pretzel twists
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup mini marshmallows
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons festive red and green sprinkles

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, pretzel twists, and raw almonds.

Step 3

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the coconut oil (about 20-30 seconds in the microwave). Stir in the brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the coconut oil mixture over the oat, pretzel, and almond mix. Toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 5

Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even toasting. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.

Step 6

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the mixture cool completely for about 10 minutes. The mixture will crisp up as it cools.

Step 7

Once cooled, transfer the toasted mix back to the large mixing bowl and add the dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows.

Step 8

Add the festive red and green sprinkles for a holiday touch. Gently toss everything together until well combined.

Step 9

Store the Reindeer Coated Trail Mix in an airtight container for up to a week, or package it into small gift bags for holiday giving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	868.3 grams (868.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3996

Total Fat 185.60g	238%
Saturated Fat 78.40g	392%
Polyunsaturated Fat 17.80g
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 2914mg	127%
Total Carbohydrate 525.80g	191%
Dietary Fiber 50.30g	180%
Total Sugars 272.70g
Protein 86.20g	172%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 949mg	73%
Iron 24mg	132%
Potassium 2983mg	63%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.6%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 51.1%