Description
This fun and delicious treat is a twist on the classic puppy chow! With the sweet, fruity flavor of strawberry and the richness of white chocolate, it’s the perfect snack for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups Rice Chex cereal – A crispy, crunchy base for the puppy chow.
- 1 Big Box Strawberry Jello Mix – Adds a fruity, sweet strawberry flavor.
- 1 cup powdered sugar – Gives the mix a sweet and sugary coating.
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips – Provides smooth, creamy texture and sweetness.
- 1/4 cup butter – Helps melt the white chocolate into a silky coating.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Enhances the flavor of the chocolate.
- 1 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (optional) – Adds extra strawberry flavor and a nice texture.
Instructions
- Prepare the Cereal: In a large mixing bowl, add 5 cups of Rice Chex cereal. Set aside.
- Melt the Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and butter together in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract once melted.
- Coat the Cereal: Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex cereal, gently tossing to coat evenly.
- Add the Jello and Sugar: In a separate bowl, mix together the strawberry jello mix and powdered sugar.
- Combine in a Bag: Transfer the coated cereal to a large resealable plastic bag. Add the jello mix and powdered sugar mixture, seal the bag, and shake until the cereal is fully coated.
- Cool the Coating: Spread the coated cereal on a baking sheet to cool and harden.
- Add Freeze-Dried Strawberries: Once the mix has cooled, sprinkle the crushed freeze-dried strawberries on top for extra flavor and texture.
- Serve: Store in an airtight container for the freshest taste. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, add more freeze-dried strawberries to the mix.
- The puppy chow can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg