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Easy Goldfish® Cracker Snack Mix + $100 Giveaway!

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Do you struggle to find quick, easy, healthy snacks that your kids love? Some days I feel like I hit the nail on the head and some days we all stand staring at the snack cabinet blankly waiting for inspiration to hit. For me, the key to making sure all of us have something healthy to eat when we’re looking for a snack is having the components at the ready. Some of our favorites are a quick parfait of plain yogurt mixed with honey layered with a smoothie puree of frozen strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and cherries; cut cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers to dip in hummus; and a recent favorite is this tasty Goldfish® cracker snack mix.
easy goldfish cracker snack mixIt is so easy to make. My favorite way to throw it together is to layer the components in mason jars thengive them a quick shake to mix everything. The mason jars make the assembly a cinch and double as airtight storage to keep the snack mix fresh. I like to use the following proportions for the ingredients, but the great thing about a snack mix like this is you can add anything you or your kids love.

  • 1 c. cheddar Goldfish crackers
  • 1 c. pretzels
  • 1/2 c. shelled pistachios
  • 1/2 c. apple juice-sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/2 c. shelled pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 c. dark chocolate chips

I always make sure I have some nuts and seeds in the mix for protein and a little something sweet to keep my girls interested :) Any time I can bring my girls into the preparation of meals and snacks, they’re that much more excited to eat. They love to help pour the snack mix components into the jars but their favorite part of this is the shaking of the jars to mix everything together. Permission to shake your food before you eat it = instant smiles for children!

easy goldfish cracker snack mix

easy goldfish cracker snack mix

I store the jars of snack mix in the snack cabinet and then when we’re looking for a quick snack at home or something we can pour into cups to take with us in the car or on an outing, they’re ready to go. No stress trying to throw something together and then winding up with an unsatisfying handful of something random because there’s no time.

easy goldfish cracker snack mix

Goldfish recently launched the Goldfish Tales campaign, which is all about the happy little moments you share with your children around snack time. You can see consumer photo submissions at www.goldfishsmiles.com and upload your own photos of your kids enjoying Goldfish crackers for a chance to win the grand prize – a $5000 family vacation to the U.S. location of your choice. You can see all the details on how to enter (super easy) and on the grand prize HERE. Basic promotion details are:

  • Entrants are asked to share a photo and brief story for a chance to win a case of product each month and an awesome trip to the U.S. location of the winner’s choice, so that he/ she can create more Goldfish tales!
  • No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes ends 7/31/15. Must be resident of 50 US/DC, 18 & older. Void where prohibited. Limit one entry per email address/day.

easy goldfish cracker snack mix

easy goldfish cracker snack mix

Now I would love to know…what do your kids love to snack on? Do you have any quick, easy, and healthy snack ideas that you like to keep at the ready? Share in the comments below and you’ll be automatically entered to win a $100 Visa gift card!

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Comments

  1. For the children and myself, I always have sliced apples, popcorn in snack baggies and chex mix.

  5. My kids like to snack on dried fruit and granola. I like to combine these in baggies for their school snacks.
    Kellywcu8888ATgmailDOTcom

  7. They like to snack on goldfish, raisins, and baby carrots.

    mami2jcn at gmail dot com

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  12. We love Goldfish crackers-they are so delicious! We snack on raisins, string cheese, carrot sticks and my homemade granola bars!

    my email jewelwood55(at)gmail(dot)com

  14. my kids like to snack on carrots, cheese, graham crackers

  16. Both my daughter and I love to snack on crackers, cereal and low fat yogurt! We also love fresh fruit. yarbr012@gmail.com

  18. Cheese sticks and fruit, or veggies and hummus.

  21. My favorite snack is a simple banana. Sometimes I add almonds.
    madelinebrubaker {at} gmail [dot] com

  23. My kids love a good trail mix, I always have prepared bags of different flavors I make at home, great for a healthy snack too.
    Nicole.ddziedzic at gmail dot com

  25. They loved to snack on Goldfish, granola bars, apples with peanut butter and grapes.
    prettyinhotpink6 at gmail dot com

  27. We love all sorts of fruit, and sometimes a cookie if we’re having a special day. :)

    chambanachik(at)gmail(dot)com

  28. My kids love apples and little cuties.

  29. My kids love to snack on smoothie and Greek yogurt.
    tcarolinep at gmail dot com

  30. -https://twitter.com/tcarolinep/status/584920056380788736

  32. My son eats every type of fruit so we usually cut up whatever is in season.
    onefrugalgirl AT gmail DOT com

  33. I like to make dried apples.

  34. we eat peanut butter waffles for a snack

  35. Pretzels, fruit, raisins, cheese and crackers

  36. apple and crackers

  38. I have 2 kids at home, and one is our cat, Dingus, so I’ll concentrate on my “4-year-old going on 48”, my husband. I like having raisins, almonds and pecans in our cupboard, maybe with cinnamon or chocolate powder, for a change.

  41. Mine love the extra chedder ones

  43. Homemade protein bars prewrapped for easy grabbing

  44. “Fishy crackers” are a huge staple in our house! My kids love the parmesan variety!

  46. Goldfish of course :) But also cheese and dried snap peas!

  47. My daughter loves to snack on fresh fruit. Goldfish are another favorite!

  48. Alysia will eat a banana, an apple (cut up) or a carrot whenever it’s offered (I am lucky that way)
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    margueritecore [at] gmail [dot] com

  50. We all really like raw nuts in various combinations. They’re easy to store, easy to take on the go, healthy & delicious. I like your snack mix idea…trying that soon!

  52. My kids love the cheddar flavored ones.
    MCantu1019 at aol dot com

  55. I make and keep Oatmeal Raisin Cookies at the ready and they are healthy because I have cut the sugar and the fat! my4boysand1@gmail.com

  57. looks and sounds like a tasty snack we will love. i defiantly will try it , thanks! We like Apple Slices dipped in Vanilla Greek Yogurt as a quick Snack at Home and homemade Trail-Mix on the Go.

  59. Favorite snacks are goldfish, raisins, sunflower seeds.

  60. My kids favorite quick snacks are cheese sticks, nuts crackers or raisins
    s2s2 at cox dot net

  62. My kids favorite quick snacks are cheese sticks and nuts crackers ♥
    My email is redaurelie(at)gmail(dot)com

  64. i do not have one but I love the stories and pictures on the site .

  66. My kids love snacking on goldfish! They also like yogurt and cheese sticks as a snack.
    nuthouse(at)centurytel(dot)net

  68. I don’t have kids, but I snack on crackers, fruit or nuts.

  71. Goldfish!! That is the favorite – I also have apple slices on hand. truckredford(at(gmail(d0t)Com

  73. Fav quick snack it apple slices! Always have them handy in the fridge!

  74. We like to snack on peanut butter on crackers

  75. We love making memories by having a family game night together every week with goldfish sometimes offered as a snack!

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

  76. tweet–https://twitter.com/WildOrchid985/status/594961137101320192

    wildorchid985 AT gmail DOT com

  77. taking photos of random family trips and adventures we go on

    dlatany at gmail dot com

  79. Love your quick and easy snack. My kids love them a lot too…and they also love fresh fruit for snacking. It’s amazing how well they go with sweet berries.
    amy [at] utry [dot] it

  82. PB&J SANDWICHES OR PB& BANANA SANDWICHES MAKES A QUICK & EASY HEALTHY SNACK! afjackly@oakland.edu

  83. Our go to travel snacks are usually granola bars.

  85. My kids liked to snack on nuts and fruit as well as pretzels and crackers.

  88. Frozen Grapes (I used to eat these in college all the time – they are amazing!)

  90. My son loves to snack on grapes.

  91. My kids love Goldfish crackers. They also enjoy snacking on yogurt and fruits. Thanks so much. rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  93. My kids love popcorn, and, of course, Goldfish crackers! They would love the Goldfish snack mix!

  94. My kids like to snack on frozen fruit.
    lazybones344 at gmail dot com

  95. My kids like to snack on Rice Krispie Treats and Chex Mix

  97. goldfish and hummus!
    tvollowitz at aol dot com

  98. They like fruit a lot and yogurt and fiery cheetos Rosanne

  100. The kids enjoy snacking on fresh fruit cheese and Goldfish crackers.
    thank you

  102. My grandsons love to snack on fruit, goldfish and sting cheese. discriminating_diva at yahoo dot com

  104. Goldfish and carrots are the most popular snacks here!
    addictedtorodeo at gmail dot com
    Ashley C

  105. The little ones love things like Goldfish & cheerios! The older ones love fruit and peanuts! Of course, we all love chips and candy too :)

  107. My son loves to snack on graham crackers.
    dmarie824 at aol dot com

  109. My girls like pretzels dipped in pb or graham crackers in apple sauce. thank you!
    crystalfaulkner2000 at yahoo dot com

  110. my kids love to snack on goldfish! they also like fruit snacks

  111. I like to keep crackers, cheese, and fruit at the ready for snacking!

  112. My kids love Gold Fish, Cheez Its, Grapes and Strawberries
    Nathansmommy619(at)aol(dot)com

  114. My daughter loves Goldfish, string cheese and strawberries.

    kport207 at gmail dot com

  115. fruit

  116. We like to snack on carrot sticks dipped in hummus

  118. Fresh fruit is always close by at our house, grapes are an excellent snack that my kids devour!
    jlammers002 at woh dot rr dot com

  120. My daughter is in her 20’s and still loves Goldfishes (cuz they’re so delish-us). But now she can buy her own!

  121. Right now kids like to snack on grapes.

  123. My kids love granola bars, fruit, and yogurt!
    momof3chaos at gmail dot com

  125. My son loves pretzels and crackers. We like to make mini sandwiches with them. Thanks for the chance!

  127. Cheese and crackers.

  128. I like to keep grapes and carrot slices for my grand kids and they also like homemade popsicles. I like them because I control the sugar.

  129. My kids love to snack on chips and crackers.

  130. My daughter loves pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.

  132. My son does enjoy Goldfish crackers,he eats them daily. He also enjoys trail mix,dried fruit and yogurt drops.

  134. my nephew love apples and cheese

  136. Hands down fav snack is hummus and baby carrots or organic pita chips. Love Goldfish but wish they would come out with an organic selection! :-D

    Angie

    14earth at gmail dot com

  138. we all love apples

  139. My children love snacking on yogurt or cheese and crackers.

  141. I have fresh fruit cut up.

  142. My grandkids loves to snack on crackers, chips, pretzels, nuts and raisins.

  144. I love Goldfish! Always have as a kid an as an adult too! I’m sure my kids will someday too! Thanks for the giveaway!

  145. We like goldfish, and we also like pretzels as snacks, too.

  146. The little ones love walnuts!

  147. We create our own trail mix with nuts and dried fruits.

  148. Besides Goldfish crackers, my boys love to snack on fruit snacks, dry cereal, and fresh fruits.

  150. They like goldfish and fruits.

  151. My kids like to snack on goldfish.

  152. They love fruit goldfish trailmix and often combine them ;)

  153. My grandson likes eating dry cereal

  154. Healthy snacks usually if I am prepared in advance.

  156. My nephew loves to snack on apple slices with peanut butter.

  157. I like to mix fruits for some go to snacks
    POKERGRL8 at gmail.com

  159. My granddaughter loves to snack on grapes and apples.

  160. My kids love to snack on Goldfish especially before we leave the store, the box has to be opened at the checkout.

  162. we snack on goldfish and peanuts

  163. We love to snack on the original Goldfish crackers!

    rounder9834 @yahoo.com

  165. The easiest is a piece of fruit like an orange or apple

    wlbellows at gmail dot com

  167. My children are all adults now but they always loved fresh fruit for snacks.

  169. My son loves to snack on fruit and yogurt.

  170. My daughter loves apple slices

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  172. No kids. I don’t like Goldfish crackers. I do like Visa GCs.
    I keep fresh veggies on hand for snacking.
    Thanks for the contest.

    slehan at juno dot com

  174. goldfish have always been a favorite but also bananas, apples or oranges

    debbiebellows (at) gmail (dot) com