Kids Party Snack Mix

This kids party snack mix tosses cheddar Goldfish and frosted animal crackers with other sweet and salty snacks from your pantry. Set out a big bowl at a birthday party, or portion it into zip top bags for lunchboxes. It’s no cook and easy to customize with whatever your kids like best. Ready in 5 minutes and makes 12 servings.

When I hear birthday party, I immediately think birthday cakes and ice cream!

But you can’t go all dessert, especially for the kids and have them hyped up on sugar. Unless you are sending them home to their parents, LOL.

You need to have some real food. It has to be delicious, but above all else, it has to be FUN FOOD.

When I am thinking about birthday party snacks, I like to have Rice Krispie Treats. Everyone loves those for sure. Maybe some chocolate chip cookies, or brownies with whipped cream.

But, if there is a way to sneak some sort of “good food” into the kids, I will definitely try.

Your best bet is to serve it along with something that the kids love and you can get them to eat it. SNEAKY but EFFECTIVE!

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See recipe card for complete information on ingredients and their quantities.

Ingredient Notes

Popcorn – Use your favorite popped popcorn. I prefer a plain or lightly salted flavors.

Goldfish Crackers – feel free to use the cheddar, graham cracker, or pretzel version. I like the contrast of the cheddar flavor the best.

Pretzels – I like the wheel shaped ones the best, but use your favorite shape or one that fits the occasion.

Cereal – Any fruity cereal will work but the larger ones are the best. Loops, Trix, Apple Jacks.

Animal Crackers – Animal crackers are fun because of the shapes and the frosted ones are the best, but feel free to use the plain ones if that works for you.

Mix ins – I like to toss in some chocolate like M&Ms or chocolate chips.

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How To Make Kids Party Mix

This kids snack mix is a great combination of sweet and salty. Pack it for car rides, movie night or an after school snack.

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How long does it last?

Store any leftover snack mix in an airtight container for up to 3 days. To make it last longer, portion it out into individual servings in ziptop bags and send it in the kid’s lunchboxes.

What do you serve at a kid’s party?

If you are wondering what to serve at a kid’s party, look no further. In addition to the traditional party foods like Hot Dogs or pizza, which are great for feeding kids, you need something to snack on.

This mix is perfect because you can fill it with your (or your kid’s) favorite foods and snacks.

With so many festive and colorful foods out there, you can customize it down to flavors and colors depending on your occasion!

More Easy Party Foods

• Dunkaroo Dip
• Snack Platter
• Shirley Temple Float

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This kids party snack mix is a cheap and easy party food that will be welcome at any birthday celebration!

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