Magic Reindeer Food Recipe & Tags
Magic Reindeer Food is a simple and fun Christmas tradition! Make it in minutes with pantry staples and snag these FREE printable labels to package it up for the kids to spread on the lawn to guide Rudolph and Santa to your house on Christmas Eve!
Sprinkling Magic Reindeer Food on your lawn is a fun Christmas Eve activity to do with the kiddos! You can make a batch in just a few minutes with pantry staple ingredients. Don’t forget to print out the adorable free labels with a sweet poem, too!
What Is Reindeer Food?
Want to start or maybe continue this fun holiday tradition with your family this year? I’ve got everything you need right in one place: a nature-safe recipe for Magic Reindeer Food and FREE Printable Bag Tags!
Sprinkling Magic Reindeer Food on my lawn on Christmas Eve was one of my most favorite traditions growing up. And now each year I make up a batch to carry on the tradition with my kids too! They love going out after opening presents to see if the reindeer enjoyed their treat!
We just love having little kids during the holiday season, and this is an easy activity and tradition to do to keep the magic of Christmas alive in young hearts!
You don’t even need to label the bags if you don’t want to, but they really are cute! And the labels make this great for bagging up and giving to friends!
We had 11 kids of all ages at our family Christmas party and they all enjoyed this fun activity! We’ll definitely be doing this for years to come. I really appreciated how simple it was to print & use the free printable poem as well!
– Carol
Magic Reindeer Food & Poem Materials
- Cello Bags (4×9.5-inch)
- Card Stock
- Double Stick Tape
- Printer
- Oatmeal
- Marshmallows
- Sunflower Seeds
- Holiday Cereal
- Sprinkles
Magic Reindeer Food Poem
For those of you who are new to the idea of Magic Reindeer Food, read this poem that’s included on the free printable tags that go with this recipe:
Under the stars of Christmas Eve night,
This Magic Reindeer Food will sparkle bright.
In guiding Rudolph to your house,
You’ll have to be as quick as a mouse.
Go outside and sprinkle it on your lawn,
And Santa will visit before it’s dawn.
How To Make Magic Reindeer Food
- Add the reindeer food ingredients to a large bowl.
- Mix all of the ingredients together.
- Set aside until ready to fill bags.
Fun Variations for Magic Reindeer Food
If you’d like to mix things up a bit or add your own festive twist, you’ll find there are so many simple ways to customize your Magic Reindeer Food. Try substituting classic sprinkles with colored sugar crystals.
You can also get creative with fun holiday confetti sprinkles, pearlized sugar, or even crushed-up peppermint candies (as long as they’re animal-safe). Just remember to steer clear of anything harmful to wildlife—no glitter, chocolate, or dried fruit. The goal is to keep things merry, bright, and safe for Santa’s four-legged helpers!
How To Assemble Magic Reindeer Food Recipe Bags
1. Begin by printing your labels on cardstock and cutting them out.
2. Add the reindeer food to cello bags.
3. Add double stick tape to the label.
4. Roll the tops of the bag down and secure the label to the bag.
How To Use Reindeer Food
When I was a child, we always opened our Christmas Eve presents, got into our pajamas, set out some milk and cookies, and then sprinkled the Magic Reindeer Food outside on the lawn right before bed.
It was always fun and exciting thinking about how Rudolph was on his way, and I was lending a helping hand.
This little treat is not only fun to make, but it’s also a sweet gift for kids to share with friends and classmates. It’s an easy, inexpensive, and adorable way to spread a little Christmas magic!
I encourage you to mix up this easy recipe for Magic Reindeer Food and package it up for your children and other neighborhood kiddos. And keep this simple tradition alive. The recipe itself can, of course, be altered since Reindeer aren’t too picky.
More Great Holiday Ideas like this Christmas Reindeer Food!
- Christmas Punch – Can be made with or without alcohol!
- Dried Orange Slices (In The Oven) – A fun DIY for garlands, cocktails, and gift tags!
- Classic Christmas Sugar Cookies The classic cookie to decorate for Christmas Eve!
- DIY Hot Cocoa Bar – A fun way for everyone to warm up during the holidays!
- Christmas Tree Cupcakes – An easy Christmas treat made with a boxed cake mix!
This post was originally published in December 2016 and was updated in December 2021 with a fresh printable and new photos.
Steps
Combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl.
Divide the reindeer food between 4 cello bags.
Add double stick tape to the bottom edges of the precut printable labels.
Roll the tops of the bags down and secure the labels to the bags.
Sprinkle magic reindeer food on the lawn on Christmas Eve night.
Notes
- Make sure to only use edible wildlife-safe ingredients in the mix.
- Get the printable labels here.
Nutrition
Estimates per serving, when a serving size is listed.
