Description
Strawberry Puppy Chow is a sweet and crunchy snack mix combining cinnamon Chex cereal with melted white chocolate, powdered freeze-dried strawberries, powdered sugar, colorful Valentine’s M&M’s, and marshmallows for a festive treat that is quick to prepare and perfect for parties or casual snacking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups cinnamon Chex cereal
- 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, blended
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup Valentine’s M&M’s
- 1/3 cup marshmallows
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips, melted
Instructions
- Prepare the cereal base: In a large mixing bowl, add the cinnamon Chex cereal to serve as the crunchy base of the snack mix.
- Melt white chocolate: Place the white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in short intervals, stirring until completely melted and smooth.
- Coat the cereal: Pour the melted white chocolate over the cinnamon Chex cereal, stirring gently to ensure all pieces are evenly coated.
- Make strawberry powder: In a separate small bowl, blend the freeze-dried strawberries until they become a fine powder to add natural strawberry flavor.
- Add strawberry powder: Sprinkle the strawberry powder over the chocolate-coated cereal and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Incorporate powdered sugar: Add the powdered sugar to the mixture and stir until the cereal is evenly coated, providing sweetness and texture.
- Mix in candies: Gently mix in Valentine’s M&M’s and marshmallows to add color, flavor, and chewiness to the snack.
- Cool before serving: Allow the mixture to cool completely so the white chocolate can set, making it easier to handle and enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the white chocolate is fully melted and not overheated to avoid burning.
- You can substitute freeze-dried strawberries with freeze-dried raspberries or other berry powders to vary the flavor.
- Store leftover puppy chow in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm that the cinnamon Chex cereal and M&M’s are certified gluten-free.
- Feel free to customize by adding nuts or other types of candy for extra texture.
