10 Rudolph-Approved Reindeer Food Recipes for the Holidays

Krista Marshall
·3 min read

Santa's Reindeer Chow

I am a Christmas FANATIC! Seriously, I'm the girl who loves to see the merchandise in stores as early as possible and would put my tree up in September if my husband allowed it. I adore everything about the holidays, but most of all, the traditions we have as a family are nearest and dearest to my heart. Now, we have one more to add to our list I know my little guy will flip over: magical reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve!

Baking cookies, driving around looking at the beautiful light displays, sipping hot cocoa while watching Christmas movies...our family does them all! With all the fun activities I have found over the years to do with my kids, I can't believe it has taken me this long to discover these recipes for reindeer food, but I am so happy I have!

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Reindeer Food Recipes

Reindeer food is so simple to make, the kids can help with every step, beginning to end. Plus they will be so excited to leave something yummy out for Santa's team! Be sure to think about what kinds of foods are in the mix before putting it outside though.

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In this collection, you will find both human varieties and animal-safe versions of reindeer food. So if you're going to go all out and sprinkle the front lawn with reindeer food (you know, so they can munch away while they wait for Santa), you will want to make sure you use the animal and eco-friendly recipes that are safe for other little critter friends who might stumble upon this jolly snack. These are animal-approved:

Last-Minute Recipes

Some reindeer food recipes use cookie dough, cake mix, and other pre-made ingredients that you can stir together at the last minute for when you need a holiday sweet and need it fast. Turn to these when you need to make a fun Christmas treat for a holiday party, classroom treat or leave something out for Santa other than another plate of sugar cookies.

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Maybe you can begin a new one with these whimsical reindeer food treats on the most wonderful night of the year and make this Christmas a little extra magical for all your little elves.

Best Reindeer Food Recipes

Magical Reindeer Food Recipes

<p>Lady Behind The Curtain</p><p>A snack mix to share with humans and reindeer alike.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/rudolph-reindeer-mix/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Rudolph Reindeer Mix;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Rudolph Reindeer Mix</a></strong></p>
<p>Kara Creates</p><p>A beautiful way to display your reindeer food all season long before sharing on Christmas Eve.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.happygoluckyblog.com/magic-reindeer-food-ornaments-and-free-printable/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=519828890_18845880_110959" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Magic Reindeer Food Ornaments;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Magic Reindeer Food Ornaments</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/holiday-baking-north-pole-worthy-160000056.html" data-ylk="slk:80 Best Christmas Cupcakes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">80 Best Christmas Cupcakes</a></strong></p>
<p>The Baking ChocolaTess</p><p>Leave some of this out for Rudolph and Santa both!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thebakingchocolatess.com/santas-raindeer-chow/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Santa's Reindeer Chow;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Santa's Reindeer Chow</a></strong></p>
<p>The Housewife Modern</p><p>If you love 'muddy buddies' then this Christmas snack mix is for you.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.thehousewifemodern.com/blog/reindeer-chow/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Reindeer Chow;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Reindeer Chow</a></strong></p>

The Housewife Modern

If you love 'muddy buddies' then this Christmas snack mix is for you.

Get the recipe: Reindeer Chow

<p>I Heart Naptime</p><p>The perfect little bag for little hands to sprinkle on the lawn Christmas Eve.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.iheartnaptime.net/magic-reindeer-food/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Magic Reindeer Food;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Magic Reindeer Food</a></strong></p>
<p>Sugar & Soul</p><p>An animal-safe version, this can be sprinkled on the lawn to help guide Santa and his team!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.sugarandsoul.co/magic-reindeer-food-recipe-poem/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Reindeer Food with Oats;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Reindeer Food with Oats</a></strong></p>
<p>Premeditated Leftovers</p><p>The kids will love making this super simple mix, plus it's safe for squirrels and birds too.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://premeditatedleftovers.com/naturally-frugal-living/easy-reindeer-food-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Reindeer Food;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Reindeer Food</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/70-santa-approved-winter-desserts-132000563.html" data-ylk="slk:70 Best Winter Desserts;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">70 Best Winter Desserts</a></strong></p>
<p>A Dab Of Glue Will Do</p><p>This mixture contains colored sanding sugar so it will sparkle on the lawn and guide Santa.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.adabofgluewilldo.com/reindeer-dust/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Reindeer Dust;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Reindeer Dust</a></strong></p>
<p>The Lady Behind The Curtain</p><p>The kids will love making little goodie bags to share with guests, Santa and his team!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.ladybehindthecurtain.com/reindeer-food/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Reindeer Food;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Reindeer Food</a></strong></p>
<p>Me and B Make Tea</p><p>How cute are these little reindeer faces? Filled with any cereal you have, they are super easy!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://meandbmaketea.com/2015/12/17/reindeer-food-cereal/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Reindeer Food Cereal Cones;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Reindeer Food Cereal Cones</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: </strong><strong><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/peppermint-oreo-candy-bark-makes-155412076.html" data-ylk="slk:Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark Recipe;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">Peppermint Oreo Candy Bark Recipe</a></strong></p>

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