As a teacher and mom of two young children I am always looking for creative ideas for snacks!
The last day of school is approaching and I love gifting my students with something sweet! I usually give them pencils, stickers, and little trinkets. I thought I was switch that up this year and give them something they would actually use…. FOOD! All of my students love treats!
I wanted to incorporate cheerios into this snack and I was easily able to find this product in the cereal aisle at Walmart! I knew that this festive trail mix needed marshmallows, chocolate, pretzels, and popcorn in it! I also decided to really make it festive by adding SPRINKLES! I mean sprinkles makes everything better! Right?
Creating memories with my children is something I love getting to do with them!! Oakland was SO excited when he saw all of the colorful bowls full of snacks he loves! He got to try this mix and totally approves!
I love how Big G cereals helps you turn little moments into big memories! I can’t wait to see my student’s faces as they open their bag and see the festive trail mix inside!
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For more recipe inspiration using your favorite Big G cereal, be sure to check out Querica Vida‘s webpage and the Dia de los Niños Pinterest board.
Krista Mae says
This is such a great idea! I'm going to try this with Grey!
brittanyashmore says
Thanks love!!! You so should! So easy and fun!
Fashionable Tigress says
This looks like an awesome snack. I may just make this for myself 🙂
brittanyashmore says
Thanks so much!! You should!! It's great for ANY age :):)
Whitney @ Work it Mommy says
My kids and I love a good trail mix! Easy peasy and delish and great for in-the- go! Thanks for sharing.
brittanyashmore says
Yes girl!!!!! So easy!! :):) Thanks for reading!
Danielle Siero says
Yum, yum! That mix looks great! So easy to make 🙂
brittanyashmore says
Thanks girl! It is really SO easy!
Angela Fry says
Oh my this look great! We love any kind of snack mix here! We are BIG snackers! Pinned!
brittanyashmore says
It really is great!!!! Us too!!!!! Thank you SO much for pinning it!
Lyndsey says
yummy!! my kids will love this! thanks!
brittanyashmore says
I am positive they will too! Thanks for reading!!! 🙂
Andrea Franklin says
Yum! I was just telling my husband over the weekend that I wanted to make some trail mix for my oldest. I'm definitely trying this!
brittanyashmore says
Aw well there ya go!!!! Here's the perfect one topped with sprinkles!! 🙂 Thanks for reading !!
mommaneedscaffeineandjesus says
Seems like a great activity to do with little hands! Thanks for sharing!
brittanyashmore says
It sure is!!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to read and comment! 🙂
Julie says
This looks like a great blend of sweet and salty. And I love that there are no raisins.
brittanyashmore says
ew I despise raisins!! Hahaha! It is a great blend for sure 🙂
Melissa Blake says
Looks delicious…especially with the marshmallows!
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brittanyashmore says
It sure is!! Thanks for reading!!
Tricia Collective says
Looks tasty! I bet my little guy would love this!
brittanyashmore says
It so was! Yes girl this is the prefect snack combo! 🙂
Stephanie Cox says
Such a fun way to add Cheerios to a snack. We usually just enjoy them by themselves, but this looks way more fun!
brittanyashmore says
Yes they are good that way too! 😉 so much more fun 😉
Erin says
I love easy snack ideas like this for my boys! We always, always have some go-to snacks on hand and stashed just about everywhere (in the car, in the stroller, in my purse)! We will make this soon!
brittanyashmore says
Yes such an easy on the go idea! Thanks for reading! 😉
Justine Y @ Little Dove says
Such a fun idea, and mixes like that are so tasty too! I love the fun addition of the sprinkles.
brittanyashmore says
Thanks so much friend!! The sprinkles are definitely my favorite! haha
Suzanne Warye says
This looks so good! My toddler (and I) will love it 🙂
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brittanyashmore says
Thank you so much!!!! Yes it's great for ALL ages!! 🙂 Thanks for reading!
Enjoy Freebies says
That looks delicious. I am going to have to make this for my family. Would be great to sneak into the movie theater 🙂