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reindeer food for santa's eight pals

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
@Starwriter
Indianapolis, IN

Every year on Christmas Eve my granddaughter, Lucy, (who is now 14) and I make a batch of food for Santa's reindeer. Her mother started this tradition when Lucy was small. My daughter-in-law passed away in April, 2011, and this is one way we keep her memory alive. Photo by: http://www.squidoo.com/reindeer-food

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(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For reindeer food for santa's eight pals

  • 1 c
    oatmeal, uncooked
  • 1/2 c
    sunflower seeds, shelled
  • 1/4 c
    colored sugar crystals
  • 1 Tbsp
    ice cream sprinkles
  • 2 Tbsp
    raisins (optional)

How To Make reindeer food for santa's eight pals

  • 1
    Gather any and all children (from 2 to 90) around the kitchen table. Assemble all the ingredients.
  • 2
    Either play on radio/stereo/MP3/whatever favorite Christmas carols--or better yet, sing!
  • 3
    Combine all the ingredients in a medium sized bowl; mix well. Place mixture into plastic cups or sandwich bags, one for each child.
  • 4
    Go outside (put on a coat if it is below 55 degrees; boots, if it is snowing!) and sprinkle reindeer food on the lawn where Santa's eight friends will be sure to see it.
  • 5
    This food will fill their tummies and give them extra energy to lift off again after Santa has eaten all the milk and cookies you left for him inside.
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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