Buying prepackaged snack mixes can be expensive. Plus I don’t like the added ingredients like preservatives! On the weekends I usually put together a homemade snack mix for the boys lunch. I found these small plastic containers at the Dollar Tree which work out perfect.
I don’t have a recipe I follow for the snack mix. I simply pull out whatever I have in my pantry. Here are some ideas to put in your snack mix:
- Nuts (Almonds, cashews, peanuts, etc.)
- Seeds (Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds)
- Dried Fruit (Raisins, craisins, banana chips, dried apple, etc.)
- Sweet (Chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, M&M’s, marshmallows)
- Dried Cereal
- Popcorn
I usually try for a combination of salty and sweet!
Having these little snack packs ready to go for lunch packing is a huge time saver. Plus they are easy to grab as we are heading out the door to a baseball game!
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Renae is a married working mom of two handsome boys. She works as a registered dental hygienist by day and blogs here at How to Have it All by night. She enjoys cooking from scratch, working in her vegetable garden and functional training.
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What a great idea. I usually buy the prepackaged trail mix at Walmart but this is much better! Can I see a side view of the containers just so I can judge the size? Thanks.
Hi Peggy,
I have a picture of the snack cup at this link http://www.howtohaveitall.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/snack-cup.jpg I found these at the Dollar Tree. I think it was a pack of 6 for $1. They are small- but great for young kids and packing in a lunch!
Renae