If you’re hitting the road with kids this summer, you’ll want to pack snacks that are both fun and travel-friendly—and this Ocean Snack Mix checks all the boxes! It’s easy to make, perfect for beach days, park outings, or long car rides, and it’s sure to keep the whole family happily munching. What I love most is how summery and playful it feels—especially if you create homemade bag toppers that say “Dolphin Food” and “Mermaid Food” for all the sea-loving adventurers in your crew. It’s a simple, creative way to add a little magic to your summer snacking!

How To Make The Snack Mix

Like I said this is super simple and you just need a few items, which you can find them below.

Ingredients & Supplies:

• 2 cups Muddy Buddies (Amazon)
• 1 cup Cheerios
• 2 cups of whale crackers (Amazon)
• 1 cup pretzel Goldfish (Amazon)
• 1 box sea animal fruit snacks (Kroger)
• Sandwich size zip top bags
• Printable bag toppers
• Tape

Firstly, combine Muddy Buddies, cheerios, whale crackers, goldfish pretzels, and animal fruit snacks in a large bowl. Stir to mix.

Next, Fill four sandwich size bags halfway full with snack mix. Seal the top of each bag.

Print out the printable bag toppers on heavy cardstock. Cut out along the outer edge. Fold each bag topper in half.

It is literally as simple as that! How cool, right? Below you will find a full recipe that you can print and don’t forget to print out the tags as well. I think your kiddos will love this!

Ocean Snack Mix

YIELD: 4 SERVINGS

PREP TIME 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 Cups Muddy Buddies
• 1 cup Cheerios
• 2 cups whale crackers
• 1 Cup pretzel Goldfish
• 1 box sea animal fruit snacks
• Sandwich size zip top bags
• Printable Bag Toppers
• Tap

Instructions

1. Combine Muddy Buddies, cheerios, whale crackers, goldfish pretzels, and animal fruit snacks in a large bowl. Stir to mix.
2. Fill four sandwich size bags halfway full with snack mix. Seal the top of each bag.
3. Print out the printable bag toppers on heavy cardstock. Cut out along outer edge. Fold each bag topper in half.
4. Secure a bag topper to the top of each snack bag with tape.