Description
This Easy Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow recipe is a delightful twist on the classic snack mix. Featuring a blend of white chocolate-coated cereal with a sweet strawberry sugar powder, this treat is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For Strawberry Powder:
- 1 ounce package freeze-dried strawberries (or dried strawberry powder)
For Coated Cereal:
- 4 cups rice or corn chex mix cereal
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Powder: Place strawberries in a food processor and chop them until they become a fine powder. Alternatively, you can use pre-packaged dried strawberry powder to save time. Ensure the powder is evenly processed for a smooth mix.
- Mix Strawberry Powder with Sugar: In a bowl, combine the strawberry powder with powdered sugar and mix until the blend is uniform in color. Once fully combined, pour the mixture into a 1-gallon freezer bag and seal it securely. Set aside for later use.
- Melt and Coat Cereal with White Chocolate: Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave, using 30-second intervals and stirring between each interval to prevent overheating. Once fully melted, fold the chocolate into a large bowl with cereal, taking care to coat the cereal without crushing it. This step ensures each cereal piece is covered in chocolate.
- Toss Cereal with Strawberry-Sugar Mix: Transfer the chocolate-coated cereal into the prepared bag with the strawberry-sugar powder. Seal the bag and gently toss it to ensure each cereal piece is evenly coated with the strawberry-sugar mixture. Handle with care to avoid crushing the cereal.
- Set and Store the Cereal Mix: Lay the coated cereal mix out on a baking sheet, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow the chocolate to set. Once set, store the mix in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Enjoy as a sweet and crunchy treat!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing, Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Shortcake Puppy Chow, Snack Mix, Strawberry Powder, White Chocolate, Cereal
