Spread a little magic on Christmas Eve with this reindeer food recipe - it comes with a free printable tag for your bags of food!
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Today's recipe is a little bit different - this one is for Santa's reindeer!
We're going to make a fun recipe that's perfect to do with kids right before Christmas. I've even got a cute printable tag you can use with your bags of food at the bottom of the post.
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked oats - either instant oats or steel-cut oats work for this recipe
- ¼ cup sprinkles - I like to use red and green sprinkles to make this super festive! You can typically find this color combo at supermarkets during the Christmas season.
- 2 tablespoon glitter - this is optional for those glitter haters out there. 😉 I think it makes it really pretty.
(Note: I hate that I even have to say this, but this one is obviously not for eating! Leave this one for Santa's reindeer. 😉)
How to Make Reindeer Food
This one's as simple as it gets - simply mix the ingredients together in a large bowl.
I like to put ⅔-1 cup of reindeer food in each plastic bag. Secure the top with ribbon and tie one of the printables I have below to it!
Need a couple of great cookies to leave for Santa this year? Check out my Muddy Buddies Cookies or my Rocky Road Cookies.
How to Use Reindeer Food
On Christmas Eve, sprinkle the magical food on your front lawn to help Santa's reindeer find your house. The glitter will sparkle in the moonlight, making it a pretty and tasty treat for the reindeer when they do visit!
This is a really fun tradition to start with your kids on Christmas Eve. It brings even more magic to the holiday.
Reindeer Food Printable Poem
Want a free copy of the Reindeer Food printable labels you see above? Just click the buttons below to get your download access!
In the download section are links to a Canva template - this will allow you to make your own copy of this printable so you can change things like wording, size, some colors, fonts, etc.
I've also included a pdf with 4 of the printable tags on each page, as well as another pdf that can be folded in half and stapled to the top of a bag (like my Halloween tags) - there are two copies on those pages.
These printables are available in my Printable Collection Library - it's free to access! Simply click the button below to sign up.
I hope you have a fantastic holiday full of joy and magic! ✨
I want to see this activity in action - if you make it, I'd love for you to rate/review it in the comments below. And, make sure to share on social media by using the hashtag #lambertslately!
Magical Reindeer Food
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Equipment
- 6-8 plastic baggies
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked oats
- ¼ cups red & green sprinkles
- 2 tablespoon glitter
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and bag in ⅔-1 cup increments for each child to spread on their lawn Christmas Eve.
Leslie Lambert is a lifestyle writer and content creator specializing in home organization, family recipes, and intentional living. With 16 years of experience in blogging and digital storytelling, she helps busy women create calm, purposeful homes they love.
