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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe

Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow Recipe

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4.9 from 27 reviews
  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow is a delightful, sweet snack mix featuring crunchy Chex cereal coated in melted white chocolate and dusted with a homemade strawberry and powdered sugar blend. It’s bursting with fruity flavor and perfect for parties, movie nights, or anytime you crave a fun and easy treat.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ounce package freeze-dried strawberries (or dried strawberry powder)
  • 4 cups rice or corn Chex mix cereal
  • 1/3 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)

Other Ingredients

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare Strawberry Powder: Place the freeze-dried strawberries into a food processor and chop them thoroughly until they become a fine powder. If you prefer, use pre-packaged dried strawberry powder to save time. Make sure the powder is evenly processed for a smooth texture and consistent flavor in the mix.
  2. Mix Strawberry Powder with Sugar: In a bowl, combine the freshly made strawberry powder with the icing sugar. Stir until the mixture is uniform in color and fully blended. Transfer this strawberry-sugar blend into a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal it tightly. Set aside until you are ready to coat the cereal.
  3. Melt and Coat Cereal with White Chocolate: Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave by heating in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each to prevent burning or overheating. Once the white chocolate is fully melted and smooth, gently fold it through the Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl, making sure to coat each piece evenly without crushing the cereal’s texture.
  4. Toss Cereal with Strawberry-Sugar Mix: Pour the chocolate-coated cereal into the freezer bag containing the strawberry-sugar powder. Seal the bag securely, then gently toss and shake the contents to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful powder. Take care to toss gently to maintain cereal crunchiness.
  5. Set and Store the Cereal Mix: Spread the coated cereal mix out evenly on a baking sheet to allow the chocolate to set. Refrigerate the baking sheet for 15 minutes to firm up the chocolate coating. Once set, transfer the puppy chow to an airtight container to keep it fresh. Enjoy this sweet, crunchy snack anytime!

Notes

  • Using freeze-dried strawberries is key for the intense strawberry flavor without adding moisture.
  • Be gentle when mixing the coated cereal to prevent breaking the pieces.
  • Store puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature or in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • To make this recipe vegan, use vegan white chocolate chips.
  • For a gluten-free treat, ensure the Chex cereal used is labeled gluten-free.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-bake, Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 30g)
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: strawberry shortcake puppy chow, white chocolate puppy chow, strawberry snack mix, chex mix dessert, no-bake snack

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