10 Rudolph-Approved Reindeer Food Recipes for the Holidays

Krista Marshall

December 15, 2023 at 2:09 AM·3 min read

Santa's Reindeer Chow

I am a Christmas FANATIC! Seriously, I'm the girl who loves to see the merchandise in stores as early as possible and would put my tree up in September if my husband allowed it. I adore everything about the holidays, but most of all, the traditions we have as a family are nearest and dearest to my heart. Now, we have one more to add to our list I know my little guy will flip over: magical reindeer food to leave out on Christmas Eve!

Baking cookies, driving around looking at the beautiful light displays, sipping hot cocoa while watching Christmas movies...our family does them all! With all the fun activities I have found over the years to do with my kids, I can't believe it has taken me this long to discover these recipes for reindeer food, but I am so happy I have!

Reindeer Food Recipes

Reindeer food is so simple to make, the kids can help with every step, beginning to end. Plus they will be so excited to leave something yummy out for Santa's team! Be sure to think about what kinds of foods are in the mix before putting it outside though.

In this collection, you will find both human varieties and animal-safe versions of reindeer food. So if you're going to go all out and sprinkle the front lawn with reindeer food (you know, so they can munch away while they wait for Santa), you will want to make sure you use the animal and eco-friendly recipes that are safe for other little critter friends who might stumble upon this jolly snack. These are animal-approved:

Easy Reindeer Food
Reindeer Food with Oats
Magic Reindeer Food Ornaments

Last-Minute Recipes

Some reindeer food recipes use cookie dough, cake mix, and other pre-made ingredients that you can stir together at the last minute for when you need a holiday sweet and need it fast. Turn to these when you need to make a fun Christmas treat for a holiday party, classroom treat or leave something out for Santa other than another plate of sugar cookies.

Maybe you can begin a new one with these whimsical reindeer food treats on the most wonderful night of the year and make this Christmas a little extra magical for all your little elves.