Magical Reindeer Food Recipe for Kids to Make This Christmas
Christmas is such a magical time, especially when little ones can get involved in fun holiday traditions! One of our favorites is making reindeer food to sprinkle outside on Christmas Eve to guide Santa’s sleigh and make sure his reindeer know exactly where to land.
This simple and enchanting craft is easy to create with items you likely already have at home, making it a perfect last-minute activity. So, grab your ingredients, and let’s make some reindeer food that will sparkle in the moonlight and delight kids of all ages!

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Reindeer Food for Christmas Details:
Age Group: 3+ yrs
Difficulty: Easy
Time To Complete: 10 minutes
The time to complete this craft depends on multiple factors, including your kiddo’s age and the amount of adult assistance.
Collect Materials for Your Reindeer Food Activity
Are you ready to make homemade reindeer food? This fun and easy Christmas activity will get the whole family in the holiday spirit! Reindeer food is a popular tradition during the holiday season, as kids love creating a special treat for Santa’s reindeer on Christmas Eve.
To make reindeer food, you will need a few simple ingredients that can be found in your kitchen pantry.
To make our reindeer food, you will need:
- 1 cup of oatmeal
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Variety of Christmas sprinkles
How to Make Reindeer Food
Let’s get started on making magical reindeer food! Not only is it fun and easy to create, but it also adds a touch of magic to the holiday season.
Step 1. Grab a Bowl
There are so many different recipes for reindeer food out there, so feel free to alter the recipe as needed. Start by grabbing a bowl and dumping in 1 cup of oats. If you have multiple kiddos, add 1 cup of oats into separate bowls so everyone can have their own batch to mix and personalize.

Step 2. Add Sprinkles
Next, add sprinkles of your choice! You can use colorful sugar sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or even crushed nuts. Get creative and have fun with it! Then, grab a spoon or use your hands and stir it up.

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Step 3. Mix It Up
Lastly, grab your reindeer food and dump the mixture into a plastic bag. If your kiddo wants to add more sprinkles, this is the time!

Step 4. Save it for Christmas
Repeat the steps above depending on the quantity of DIY reindeer food you want.
Once you are finished, sprinkle your magic reindeer food out before Santa’s reindeer arrives. If you still have a few days until Christmas, you can store it in an airtight container until ready for use.

Reindeer Books for Kids
Reindeer books are a wonderful way to bring extra magic to the Christmas season, helping kids imagine Santa’s loyal helpers and their adventures on Christmas Eve. These stories make perfect additions to cozy Christmas reading traditions.
Reindeer Food: A Christmas Eve Tradition – The perfect book for young kids, which is all about the tradition of making and spreading reindeer food on Christmas Eve!
The Littlest Reindeer – Dot is the littlest reindeer in Santa’s sleigh team, but she has a big heart and is determined to prove herself on Christmas Eve.
The Night Before Christmas – Follow along about this classic holiday story as we explore the origins and history behind “The Night Before Christmas.”
Reindeer Food for Christmas Summary
Now, you’re all set to make Christmas Eve even more magical with your homemade reindeer food! Sprinkling it outside is a fun way to add to the excitement and anticipation of Santa’s arrival. With a little sparkle and holiday cheer, you’ve helped create a magical path for Santa and his reindeer to find your home.
We hope this simple but special tradition brings lots of joy and wonder to your family’s holiday season!
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