Reindeer Food
Reindeer Food is a magical mixture of oats and sprinkles that is sprinkled on the lawn on Christmas Eve for reindeer to eat.
Christmas is a magical time of year especially Christmas Eve! Christmas has always been special, but when I had kids it took on a whole new level of magical moments. On Christmas Eve we always have our Elf on the Shelf bring them Reindeer Food to sprinkle on the lawn!
After you set the milk and cookies out for Santa this year, head outside to sprinkle your Reindeer Food on the lawn and make magical memories of your own.
What is Reindeer Food?
A mixture of rolled oats, Christmas sprinkles and red sugar that is said to guide Santa’s reindeer to your home on Christmas Eve!
What does the Poem Say?
The cute little printable explaining the magic of Reindeer Food on the printables says the following poem:
Make a wish and close your eyes tight.
Then sprinkle on your lawn Christmas Eve night.
As Santa’s Reindeer fly and roam this food will guide them to your home!
Supplies Needed
- Rolled oats
- Christmas sprinkles
- Red decorating sugar crystals
- 4” x c” clear cello bags
- Reindeer Food Bag Topper Printables
Some recipes call for glitter, but it’s not safe for animals so make sure you switch that out and use the colored sugar instead of glitter.
It’s a super simple mixture to mix up and the kids can even do it and give to their friends if they’d like.
How to Make Reindeer Food Bags
- In a small bowl combine oats, sprinkles and sugar. Stir to mix.
- Divide mixture evenly between clear cello bags.
- Fold top of bag over and staple shut. Trim off access bag if you’d like.
- Cut out the four bag toppers off of printable.
- Take one bag topper, place tape on the inside and fold it over the bag. You can also staple the tag to the bag if you want it more secure.
In a pinch you can use snack size ziploc bags if you don’t have the clear cello bags pictured. The topper won’t be as long as the bags, but it will still work and kids don’t care!
Elf on the Shelf Idea!
We always have our Elf on the Shelf bring our Reindeer Food on Christmas Eve Day. The kids LOVE this!
It’s a quick and easy go-to Elf on the Shelf activity for their last day with us!
More Easy Christmas Activities!
- Before you sprinkle the Reindeer Food make sure to send your letter to santa using this free Letter to Santa Printable!
- Entertain everyone at Christmas parties with these Printable Christmas Activities including Christmas Bingo, Sudoku, Word Searches, Coloring Pages and more!
- If you want laughs and fun grab these Christmas Charades for Kids!
- All you need is coloring crayons and these 12 Christmas Coloring Pages for a relaxing activity during the holiday rush!
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Reindeer Food
Ingredients
- 1 cups rolled oats
- 4 teaspoons Christmas sprinkles
- 4 teaspoons red decorating sugar crystals
- 4 4×6 inch clear cello bags
- Reindeer Food Bag Topper Printables
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine oats, sprinkles and sugar. Stir to mix.
- Divide mixture evenly between clear cello bags.
- Fold top of bag over and staple shut. Trim off access bag if you’d like.
- Cut out the four bag toppers off of printable.
- Take one bag topper, place tape on the inside and fold it over the bag.
