Description
Bright & Zesty Lemonade Puppy Chow is a sweet, tangy, and crunchy snack mix. It features crispy cereal squares coated in a creamy lemon-white chocolate glaze, tossed in powdered sugar and lemonade mix. Perfect for summer snacking and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 cups rice square cereal (such as Chex)
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons powdered lemonade mix
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional, for extra brightness)
Instructions
- Place the cereal into a large mixing bowl, leaving enough room to stir gently without crushing (2 minutes).
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine white chocolate chips and butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth (2–3 minutes).
- Stir in the lemon extract and lemon zest (if using) until evenly combined and fragrant (30 seconds).
- Pour the warm lemon-white chocolate mixture over the cereal. Gently fold until every piece is evenly coated (2–3 minutes).
- Transfer the coated cereal to a large zip-top bag or container. Add powdered sugar and powdered lemonade mix, seal, and shake gently until fully coated and no wet spots remain (2 minutes).
- Spread the puppy chow onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Let it set at room temperature until dry and crunchy (15–20 minutes).
- Break apart any clusters and serve in bowls or snack bags (1 minute).
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Can be made in advance for parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Mixing and Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg